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PY61 DXO

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,516 mi
Last recorded98,516 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 DXO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 98,516 miles

Front Lower radiator support corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 98,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Lower radiator support corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 91,601 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 91,601 miles

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 84,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 84,368 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 77,207 miles

Nearside Front radiator mounting corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2022 77,127 miles

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

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

Both Headlamp beam images poor

Nearside Front radiator mounting corroded

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 72,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 69,060 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe extension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 69,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe extension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 64,194 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 59,076 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 54,395 miles

NEARSIDE OF LOWER FRONT RAD MOUNT CORRDED

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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PY61 DXO 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 64.3%.

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 PY61 DXO, 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 PY61 DXO registered?

PY61 DXO is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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