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NL61 USB

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,924 mi
Last recorded111,924 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 USB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 111,924 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 111,434 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 110,823 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 110,823 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 110,479 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 110,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 101,882 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 96,145 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 91,463 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 91,463 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 87,525 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 87,525 miles

Brake fluid contaminated dirty in colour (1.8 (a))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside side of brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 82,224 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2018 76,335 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2017 67,986 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres beginning to wear on inner // outer edges

Pass 23 Sep 2016 58,234 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,365 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 46,365 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 35,804 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 35,804 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) DANGEROUS

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 USB is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 USB, 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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NL61 USB is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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