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RC61 RNC

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

145,322 mi
Last recorded145,322 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC61 RNC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 145,322 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle/spring holder corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 145,319 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle/spring holder corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 137,035 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 137,034 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 128,959 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders of both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 128,958 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders of both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 121,475 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 30 Sep 2022 121,470 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 30 Sep 2021 114,344 miles

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake performance only just met requirements

under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 30 Sep 2021 114,344 miles

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake performance only just met requirements

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 1 Oct 2020 107,636 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays/covers fitted covering testable items

Fail 1 Oct 2020 107,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays/covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 2 Oct 2019 102,682 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 99,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 99,672 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 98,550 miles

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

Fail 26 Sep 2017 98,550 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

Pass 3 Oct 2016 96,570 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 92,389 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,023 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 64,714 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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RC61 RNC is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RC61 RNC, 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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RC61 RNC is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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