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MJ61 ABV

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

74,083 mi
Last recorded74,083 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 ABV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 74,083 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 74,083 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 72,944 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 72,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 65,896 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 65,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 59,208 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 59,208 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 57,483 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 56,428 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 55,398 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 55,398 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 51,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 51,445 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 44,409 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 44,409 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 37,066 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit extremely bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit extremely bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 29,132 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 21,272 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 21,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2014 15,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MJ61 ABV is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MJ61 ABV, 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 MJ61 ABV registered?

MJ61 ABV is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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