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NJ61 HSY

2011 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,638 mi
Last recorded58,638 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 HSY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 58,638 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 58,636 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FRONT CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 56,815 miles

Central stop light not working

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front cross member corroded and holed

Fail 9 Jun 2025 56,809 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Central stop light not working

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front cross member corroded and holed

Pass 4 Jun 2024 53,761 miles

offside and nearside front support panel to subframe corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2024 53,759 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 50,079 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 46,461 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished & cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 46,452 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished & cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 42,281 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 42,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 37,228 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 31,514 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 28,478 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 25,524 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 21,503 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 21,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 17,426 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 13,583 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 12,471 miles

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 HSY is a 2011 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HSY, 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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NJ61 HSY is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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