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MF61 XAU

2011 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,340 mi
Last recorded109,340 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 XAU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 109,340 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Extension arms off front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Limited reserve travel on lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 109,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror body missing exposing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Extension arms off front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Limited reserve travel on lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 108,169 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 May 2025 108,169 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall ripped showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2024 104,438 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under covers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2024 104,438 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror assy (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2023 93,804 miles

Engine bay covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and loose, not likely to become detached

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 93,801 miles

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

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

Engine bay covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and loose, not likely to become detached

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 86,939 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper edge insecure

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 82,331 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 77,726 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre 4mm

Rear bumper damage n/s/r away from wing

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

o/s/f suspension leg/top mount slight movement

Pass 25 Jan 2019 64,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f 2-3mm o/s/f 3-4mm n/s/r3mm o/s/r 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 64,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f 2-3mm o/s/f 3-4mm n/s/r3mm o/s/r 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 52,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 39,510 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 26,282 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 12,703 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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MF61 XAU is a 2011 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MF61 XAU, 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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MF61 XAU is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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