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NJ61 HTE

2011 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,655 mi
Last recorded54,655 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 HTE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 54,655 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front radiator supporter corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2025 53,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front radiator subframe corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 53,959 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front radiator subframe corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 51,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front cross member corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jul 2024 51,828 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front cross member corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2023 48,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2022 43,769 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 43,707 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective non locking temp cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 37,786 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 35,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 32,705 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Rear both tyres starting to perish

Fail 24 May 2019 32,705 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Rear both tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Jun 2018 30,112 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 2 Jun 2018 30,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 3 Jun 2017 63,218 miles

Nearside Rear starting to perish

Offside Front starting to perish

Offside Rear starting to perish

Pass 7 Apr 2016 24,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,019 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 18,587 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 HTE is a 2011 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HTE, 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 HTE registered?

NJ61 HTE is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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