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MJ61 AEN

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,012 mi
Last recorded107,012 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 107,012 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 107,010 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Emissions unable to be completed hole in rear box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 94,404 miles

Central Front RADIATOR SUPPORT FRAME HEAVLY CORRODED AND HOLED APPEARS FRAGILE

Fail 15 Dec 2023 94,404 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front RADIATOR SUPPORT FRAME HEAVLY CORRODED AND HOLED APPEARS FRAGILE

Pass 14 Jan 2023 81,253 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 81,253 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 69,584 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 69,584 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 59,133 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2020 50,533 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 50,533 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn O/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 42,522 miles

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 39,916 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 39,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 38,906 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 38,114 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 31,961 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 AEN is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AEN, 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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MJ61 AEN is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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