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SA61 TWJ

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,615 mi
Last recorded43,615 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 TWJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 43,615 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 37,961 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 37,956 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 31,831 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 26,971 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 26,231 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 25,281 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 25,281 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 23,566 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected light unit cracked (4.6.1 (b))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 23,562 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected light unit cracked (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 21,598 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 21,598 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 19,666 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 19,665 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2017 17,824 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts on sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2016 15,317 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 15,317 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 12,093 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2015 12,093 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 9,665 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 9,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 TWJ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TWJ, 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 TWJ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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