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NU61 MJJ

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,742 mi
Last recorded99,742 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 MJJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 99,742 miles

Both headlamp plastic lenses are slightly deteriorated but not effecting the images

N/s door child lock in operation

N/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm, o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

O/s/f strut gaiter is split and the n/s/f is missing

O/s/r metal rear pipes showing signs of corrosion

Rear seat belts could not be fully inspected due to a child seat fitted

Small stonechips in the windscreen

Various slight bodywork damage

Various slight underbody component corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2024 99,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Both headlamp plastic lenses are slightly deteriorated but not effecting the images

Front tyres heavily worn on the edges, Both 3 mm, N/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm, o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

N/s door child lock in operation

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

O/s/f strut gaiter is split and the n/s/f is missing

O/s/r metal rear pipes showing signs of corrosion

Rear seat belts could not be fully inspected due to a child seat fitted

Small stonechips in the windscreen

Various slight bodywork damage

Various slight underbody component corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2023 91,209 miles

Both headlamp covers are slightly crazed but not effecting the images

The nearside rear seat belt could not be fully inspescted due to a child seat fitted

The o/s/f strut gaiter is split and the n/s/f is missing

There are small stonechips in the windscreen

There is various slight bodywork damage

There is various slight underbody component corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2023 91,029 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both headlamp covers are slightly crazed but not effecting the images

The engine sump is leaking oil slightly

The front brake discs and pads are worn low

The nearside rear seat belt could not be fully inspescted due to a child seat fitted

The o/s/f strut gaiter is split and the n/s/f is missing

The parking brake travel is high

There are small stonechips in the windscreen

There is various slight bodywork damage

There is various slight underbody component corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2022 83,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front brake pads 50% worn

front seat belts slow to retract

o/s/r light unit has slight condensation on lens

various bodywork damage

various slight oil leaks

various underbody component corrosion including

Fail 22 Aug 2022 83,821 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front brake pads 50% worn

front seat belts slow to retract

o/s/r light unit has slight condensation on lens

various bodywork damage

various slight oil leaks

various underbody component corrosion including

Pass 13 Aug 2021 76,200 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front seat belts slow to retract

o/s/r light unit has slight condensation on lens

rear brakes slightly noisy, hand brake travel high

various bodywork damage

various underbody component corrosion including, front cross member, engine metal sump has a corrosion hole

Fail 13 Aug 2021 76,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front seat belts slow to retract

o/s/r light unit has slight condensation on lens

rear brakes slightly noisy, hand brake travel high

various bodywork damage

various underbody component corrosion including, front cross member, engine metal sump has a corrosion hole

Pass 27 Aug 2020 66,065 miles

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

front cross member corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2020 65,983 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2019 51,528 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 51,528 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper arms (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 33,770 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 33,763 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 31,159 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 19,882 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 15,698 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 10,958 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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NU61 MJJ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NU61 MJJ, 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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NU61 MJJ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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