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NJ61 HMV

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

104,655 mi
Last recorded104,655 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 HMV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 104,655 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 104,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 98,316 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 92,258 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 87,261 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 84,014 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 84,014 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 81,397 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2020 81,322 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 66,903 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 66,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 56,452 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 56,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 50,995 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 50,995 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 50,153 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 42,693 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 42,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 38,355 miles

Front wheel alignment check adjust.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 38,355 miles

Front wheel alignment check adjust.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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NJ61 HMV is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NJ61 HMV, 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 NJ61 HMV registered?

NJ61 HMV is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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