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NJ61 ZHU

2011 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,129 mi
Last recorded72,129 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 ZHU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 72,129 miles

Age related under body corrosion

Fuel pipes

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

Rear axle

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 72,061 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Age related under body corrosion

Fuel pipes

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

Rear axle

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 69,087 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front radiator support corroded non structural

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corrosion

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

age related corrosion under body

hand brake travel

Fail 4 Aug 2025 69,087 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front radiator support corroded non structural

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corrosion

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

age related corrosion under body

hand brake travel

Pass 30 Jul 2024 66,247 miles

Front front radiator cross member corroded non structural

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears have deep cracking approaching change stage 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

age related corrosion under body

Fail 30 Jul 2024 66,247 miles

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

Front front radiator cross member corroded non structural

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears have deep cracking approaching change stage 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

age related corrosion under body

Pass 27 Jul 2023 63,376 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 63,376 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 59,888 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 57,809 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 55,136 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 55,136 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 50,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 50,261 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 45,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 45,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 38,980 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 38,980 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 34,049 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 23,863 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 18,511 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 14,996 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 ZHU is a 2011 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZHU, 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 ZHU registered?

NJ61 ZHU is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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