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ML61 VYC

2011 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,994 mi
Last recorded88,994 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 VYC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2026 88,994 miles

Braking system leaking pipe over engine (1.1.3 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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))

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

Offside Rear door damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2025 82,424 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 65,478 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 55,945 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 53,158 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 53,157 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 44,597 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 37,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 37,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 30,227 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 23,739 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 7 Sep 2016 23,739 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres perished

Pass 4 Sep 2015 16,102 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 11,627 miles

o/s/f tyre has cuts on side wall but not showing cords

Fail 3 Sep 2014 11,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre has cuts on side wall but not showing cords

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 VYC is a 2011 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ML61 VYC, 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 VYC registered?

ML61 VYC is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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The MOT history for ML61 VYC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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