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NU61 VBE

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,267 mi
Last recorded83,267 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 VBE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 83,267 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 74,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 74,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 60,969 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 60,969 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2022 53,821 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 49,409 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 7 Jun 2021 49,409 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 12 Jun 2020 45,794 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 42,238 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 May 2018 38,794 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 34,828 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 30,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + perrished 1955016 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + perrished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + perrished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + perrished (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 9 Dec 2014 22,550 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 VBE is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 NU61 VBE, 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 VBE is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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