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MK61 TZU

2011 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,314 mi
Last recorded108,314 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 TZU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 108,314 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 108,297 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 103,605 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 103,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 100,239 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

advisory excess corrosion to front subframe not affecting brake or steering split subframe recommend

Fail 28 Oct 2023 100,120 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside front broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low nearside front (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

advisory excess corrosion to front subframe not affecting brake or steering split subframe recommend

Pass 31 Oct 2022 91,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

radiator lower and nearside support sections are excessively corroded/holed.

Fail 29 Oct 2022 91,723 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid off and nearside front wiper blades performance not tested. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer side wall areas (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

radiator lower and nearside support sections are excessively corroded/holed.

Pass 4 Nov 2021 83,394 miles

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

Nearside repeater water ingress

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

rad support rust

Fail 30 Oct 2021 83,325 miles

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

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

Nearside repeater water ingress

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

rad support rust

Pass 5 Nov 2020 76,013 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 Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 76,013 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 73,008 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 67,004 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 67,004 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 57,175 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 57,175 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 53,760 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 47,476 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear Tyres cracking on the sidewall

Pass 15 Sep 2014 36,022 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 36,022 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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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MK61 TZU is a 2011 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MK61 TZU, 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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MK61 TZU is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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