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M121 GAJ

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,422 mi
Last recorded66,422 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 GAJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 66,422 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise corrosion on radiator crossmember

Pass 30 Sep 2025 64,388 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 61,744 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2023 58,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 58,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 54,511 miles

Front front x member under rad corroded and holed

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 28 Sep 2021 50,742 miles

Front x member under rad corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

free travel in park brake lever

Fail 27 Sep 2021 50,742 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front x member under rad corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

free travel in park brake lever

Pass 5 Oct 2020 47,798 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 47,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 43,224 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 43,213 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 35,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 35,569 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 26,996 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 24,083 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 24,082 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 16,473 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 6,522 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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M121 GAJ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 54,777 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M121 GAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 15 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M121 GAJ registered?

M121 GAJ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is M121 GAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M121 GAJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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