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PN61 YFW

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,424 mi
Last recorded109,424 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 YFW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 109,424 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember/radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 100,560 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 100,560 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached BBJ (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 93,929 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 92,512 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play only just passed requirements !!! recommend wishbone replaced ASAP!!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 92,512 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play only just passed requirements !!! recommend wishbone replaced ASAP!!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 84,764 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion on rear axle by front bush

Offside Rear corrosion on rear axle by front bush

Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,800 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 72,332 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 72,332 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 59,181 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 57,017 miles

drivers seat belt sticking

travel in handbrake

Pass 22 Aug 2017 45,913 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 34,074 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 25,347 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 25,346 miles

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

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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PN61 YFW is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN61 YFW, 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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PN61 YFW is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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