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NJ61 ZGH

2011 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,442 mi
Last recorded54,442 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 ZGH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 54,442 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 54,437 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 53,135 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2025 53,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2024 51,494 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 51,494 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 49,219 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 49,208 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 46,615 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 44,292 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 42,130 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 59,537 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 35,964 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 32,810 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 27,883 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 25,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 ZGH is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZGH, 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 ZGH registered?

NJ61 ZGH is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 November 2011.

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