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SA61 XHG

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,954 mi
Last recorded77,954 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 XHG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 77,954 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) tie rod arm excessive play (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion - exhaust/ osr coil spring/ nsf coil spring

Handbrake travel slightly high

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scored (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall scored (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 70,151 miles

Corrosion - fuel pipe/ exhaust/nsf coil spring

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil & coolant low

Pass 6 Jan 2024 63,658 miles

Coolant low

Corrosion - exhaust/ fuel pipes/nsf coil spring

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall scored (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 63,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant low

Corrosion - exhaust/ fuel pipes/nsf coil spring

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall scored (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 56,466 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Spare tyre defective soft ()

Pass 4 Jan 2022 50,014 miles

Corrosion - exhaust/ fuel pipe

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ outer sidewall scored (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective soft ()

Fail 4 Jan 2022 50,014 miles

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

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

Corrosion - exhaust/ fuel pipe

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ outer sidewall scored (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective soft ()

Pass 19 Dec 2020 43,876 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 18 Dec 2020 43,875 miles

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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Dec 2019 37,093 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 37,093 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Radiator brace corroded/ not structual

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

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 11 Dec 2018 30,747 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 23,175 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 23,175 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 21,919 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 21,017 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 17,586 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 14,643 miles

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

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 XHG is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XHG, 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 XHG is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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