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SA61 TXM

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,280 mi
Last recorded83,280 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 TXM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 83,280 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 83,280 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 77,513 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 70,436 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 68,015 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 68,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 64,258 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer leaking at seam (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective spare wheel very rusty and is flat ()

Fail 14 Oct 2021 64,258 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central central heat shield loose (fixed)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear brake pipes clips missing (fixed) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer leaking at seam (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective spare wheel very rusty and is flat ()

Pass 17 Oct 2020 60,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 60,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 56,613 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 50,266 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member supporting radiator corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 41,669 miles

both front tyres cut side walls not into cord

Fail 21 Sep 2017 41,669 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres cut side walls not into cord

Pass 22 Sep 2016 36,274 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing

Offside Front cut in side wall of tyre

Nearside Front cut in side wall of tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2015 32,237 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 32,237 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 29,322 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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SA61 TXM is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TXM, 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 TXM is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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