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NJ61 MZO

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,926 mi
Last recorded90,926 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 90,926 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 83,385 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 83,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 76,461 miles

front radiator support is corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2024 76,460 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

front radiator support is corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 70,502 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 65,927 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 64,535 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 64,535 miles

Emissions not tested Rear exhaust missing unable to insert probe (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 59,208 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 59,208 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly seated in holder. (OK) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly seated in holder. (OK) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2019 49,729 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 40,101 miles

plastic covers floors and engine

Pass 5 May 2017 32,743 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower crossmember corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 30,202 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 26,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2015 26,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2014 22,668 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 MZO is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc 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 MZO, 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 MZO is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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