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NJ61 TYZ

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,463 mi
Last recorded131,463 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 TYZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 131,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2026 131,461 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2025 124,080 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 116,678 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 111,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play RIGHT ON THE LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 102,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 97,037 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member rad mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

slight age cracks n/s and o/s rear tyres

Pass 23 Feb 2021 93,256 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 93,256 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 92,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 81,844 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 66,776 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2018 66,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 55,564 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 55,564 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 37,268 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 37,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 22,666 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 20,038 miles

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)

front brakes grabbing slightly

travel on handbrake lever

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 TYZ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 TYZ, 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 TYZ registered?

NJ61 TYZ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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