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NJ61 TZB

2011 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,225 mi
Last recorded127,225 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 TZB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 127,225 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 127,219 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from mid section joint and rear section joint and the rear silencer has a hole in it (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply inner edge 185/60/15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 117,404 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 117,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Centre section exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Oct 2023 112,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front shocks corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2023 112,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front shocks corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 111,676 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 111,675 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 101,011 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 92,986 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 92,985 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 77,848 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 77,848 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 63,912 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 63,912 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 55,604 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 44,022 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 44,021 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 29,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 29,149 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 14,233 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 14,232 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 TZB is a 2011 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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