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RE61 VCL

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,031 mi
Last recorded86,031 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 VCL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 86,031 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2024 83,923 miles

CENTRAL AND REAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDER THE INNER WING (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE NO TREAD SHOWING ON THE INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

REAR AXLES CORRODED

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 81,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear shock corroded

rear axel corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2023 81,217 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear shock corroded

rear axel corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 81,018 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 81,014 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 78,135 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 78,135 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 70,317 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 64,563 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 61,000 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 55,404 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 50,507 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 43,409 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 43,409 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 34,519 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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RE61 VCL is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue 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 RE61 VCL, 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 RE61 VCL registered?

RE61 VCL is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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