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NL61 PLV

2011 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,720 mi
Last recorded79,720 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 PLV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 79,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 74,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to bottom (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 74,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to bottom (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 67,743 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 67,731 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 64,282 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 64,277 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high BOTH LAMPS (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 63,806 miles

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

Front subframe corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2022 63,806 miles

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

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

Front subframe corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 60,792 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 54,438 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 54,438 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 47,095 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 38,373 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 38,355 miles

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

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

Rear tyres sidewalls split

Pass 3 Jan 2018 29,890 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 29,282 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked heavily in tread

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked in tread

Fail 5 May 2017 29,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked heavily in tread

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked in tread

Pass 11 May 2016 26,489 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres cracking

child seat fitted

nail in nsr tyre

Fail 10 May 2016 26,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres cracking

child seat fitted

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 11 May 2015 16,138 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 15,528 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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NL61 PLV is a 2011 Renault Clio in White with a 1,598cc 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 NL61 PLV, 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 NL61 PLV registered?

NL61 PLV is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is NL61 PLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL61 PLV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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