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MJ61 NHB

2011 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

60,516 mi
Last recorded60,516 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 60,516 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 58,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre section just after lambda (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear heat shields insecure

slight oil sweat from around n/s driveshaft/gearbox seal

Fail 26 Nov 2024 58,360 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre section just after lambda (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear heat shields insecure

slight oil sweat from around n/s driveshaft/gearbox seal

slight play in n/s tie rod

Pass 28 Nov 2023 55,962 miles

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

radiator support excessively corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 53,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at both joins after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside driveshaft seal on gearbox has slight leak

radiator bottom support panel excessively corroded and loose

rear exhaust silencer internals deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2022 53,695 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at both joins after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside driveshaft seal on gearbox has slight leak

radiator bottom support panel excessively corroded and loose

rear exhaust silencer internals deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2021 52,472 miles

Exhaust back box rattling internal

Front Front crossmember/radiator support badly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush slightly worn/ coming away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush slightly worn/ coming away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame axle slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 51,990 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer has a slight exhaust blow at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal leaking on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper smearing

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 23 Nov 2020 51,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer has a slight exhaust blow at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal leaking on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper smearing

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 30 Nov 2019 51,625 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 51,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 51,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 49,848 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 49,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 49,334 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2016 49,334 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (185/60x15

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 49,001 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 38,387 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Dec 2014 38,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 NHB is a 2011 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NHB, 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 NHB is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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