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MJ61 BSY

2011 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,175 mi
Last recorded82,175 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 BSY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 82,175 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated could do with some adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear swing axle corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 80,752 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower fuel pipe corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake could do with some adjustment

Rear swivel axle corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 80,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower fuel pipe corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake could do with some adjustment

Rear swivel axle corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 79,709 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear swing axle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 8 Mar 2024 79,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear swing axle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 25 May 2022 79,643 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 79,155 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 78,321 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 78,321 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 74,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Aug 2019 74,107 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 64,842 miles

front shock absorber rubber covers split/damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2017 56,041 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 56,041 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,225 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,964 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 38,645 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 38,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 BSY is a 2011 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BSY, 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 BSY is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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