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RE61 VCU

2011 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,407 mi
Last recorded131,407 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 VCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 131,407 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 123,947 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 115,178 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 102,749 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 102,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 83,323 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 72,414 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 72,414 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 59,990 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 50,348 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 42,382 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 42,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 35,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 80%worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 28,907 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 23,451 miles

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)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 23,451 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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RE61 VCU is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 VCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE61 VCU registered?

RE61 VCU is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is RE61 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE61 VCU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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