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MJ61 ASO

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,134 mi
Last recorded159,134 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 ASO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 159,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 154,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Jan 2024 154,469 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Dec 2022 143,461 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Pan is slightly porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2021 125,624 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))

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 125,526 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 116,354 miles

Front cross member corroded under radiator

Fail 27 Oct 2020 116,354 miles

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

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

Front cross member corroded under radiator

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 105,122 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 104,937 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive play in ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2018 97,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tires unevenly worn

wipers smearing

Pass 21 Nov 2017 91,739 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 64,486 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 43,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 30,002 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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MJ61 ASO is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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