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MA61 JTV

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,335 mi
Last recorded94,335 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 JTV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 94,335 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 94,332 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose spacer (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 91,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining sections of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack arm inner joint has slight play

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 91,732 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At exhaust clamp joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minimal

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear unevenly towards the inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect minimal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm and worn almost smooth at the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 85,598 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre at outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 85,598 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Ball joint in the hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre at outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 77,552 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 77,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 68,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,127 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 44,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of some underside components

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 23 Sep 2016 44,544 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of some underside components

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 23 Oct 2015 31,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front position lamps are LED type bulb

near side rear tyre has age related cracking in tread no cords or ply visable

nsf tyre has cut on side wall no cords or ply exposed

Fail 16 Oct 2015 31,147 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front position lamps are LED type bulb

near side rear tyre has age related cracking in tread no cords or ply visable

nsf tyre has cut on side wall no cords or ply exposed

Pass 15 Oct 2014 22,422 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2014 22,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

rear brakes binding slightly

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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MA61 JTV is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MA61 JTV, 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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MA61 JTV is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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