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NU61 XTZ

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,772 mi
Last recorded88,772 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 XTZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 88,772 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 88,758 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2023 82,618 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 75,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 68,620 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed Both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 63,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 63,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Number plate bulbs very dim. (LED)

Pass 5 Dec 2019 61,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing on edges of tread

Fail 5 Dec 2019 61,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 26 Nov 2018 57,446 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 54,165 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 47,954 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 47,670 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 40,159 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Slight play at o/s/f swivel pot

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 39,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bot (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Slight play at o/s/f swivel pot

Pass 4 Dec 2014 29,077 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 29,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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)

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 XTZ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XTZ, 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 NU61 XTZ registered?

NU61 XTZ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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The MOT history for NU61 XTZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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