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ML61 MDO

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

124,025 mi
Last recorded124,025 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 MDO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 124,025 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 118,271 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 118,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 113,125 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 113,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Body component likely to become detached front supporting cross member (radiator support) (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 103,304 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 103,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 103,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Body panel likely to become detached radiator mounting x-member (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

steering rack knocking, advise further investigation

Pass 3 Feb 2021 95,762 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 95,760 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 86,745 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 74,708 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 67,589 miles

Temporary repair carried out to offside door mirror

Fail 29 Dec 2017 67,589 miles

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

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

Temporary repair carried out to offside door mirror

Pass 29 Dec 2016 52,978 miles

Front tyres cracking

rear indicators starting to show white

Fail 29 Dec 2016 52,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres cracking

n/s/r tyre worn on edge and cracking

rear indicators starting to show white

Pass 2 Jan 2016 38,177 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 38,177 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs lipped and worn thin

Pass 13 Dec 2014 22,656 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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ML61 MDO is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ML61 MDO, 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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What year was ML61 MDO registered?

ML61 MDO is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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