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SA61 XHJ

2011 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,845 mi
Last recorded43,845 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 XHJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 43,845 miles

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

Rear axle corroded, not seriously weakened

Fail 8 Oct 2025 43,845 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 14 Oct 2024 41,641 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 39,687 miles

under side general surface corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2022 38,348 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 36,456 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,445 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 29,777 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 25,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under car trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 22,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level slightly over maximum

under car trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2016 19,791 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 19,786 miles

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits fail 1.085 should be 1.030 (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 17,524 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 17,458 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 17,458 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 XHJ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA61 XHJ, 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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What year was SA61 XHJ registered?

SA61 XHJ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is SA61 XHJ safe to buy?

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