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SA61 RXN

2011 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

154,361 mi
Last recorded154,361 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 RXN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 154,361 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 149,265 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 149,265 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 148,819 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Feb 2025 148,727 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 145,627 miles

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

rear axle is badly corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2023 145,617 miles

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

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

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

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

rear axle is badly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 142,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Nov 2022 142,234 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector blowing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2021 137,366 miles

All road wheels buckled

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 137,366 miles

All road wheels buckled

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 133,189 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front radiator support excessively corroded

Knocking coming from steering rack

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 133,189 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front radiator support excessively corroded

Knocking coming from steering rack

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 126,415 miles

Front Radiator support corrored

Fail 5 Nov 2019 126,415 miles

Front Radiator support corrored

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 118,862 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 118,862 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 109,567 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 109,556 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 91,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear light cluster loose

Offside Front Inner track rod play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

items removed from drivers veiw

Fail 31 May 2016 91,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear light cluster loose

Offside Front Inner track rod play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

items removed from drivers veiw

Fail 23 May 2016 90,495 miles

Centre Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 61,537 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 61,537 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SA61 RXN is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 SA61 RXN, 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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SA61 RXN is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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