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SG61 VLB

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,286 mi
Last recorded69,286 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 VLB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 69,286 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear heat shield loose but not likely to become detached

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

rear axel corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 10 Mar 2026 69,286 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear heat shield loose but not likely to become detached

rear axel corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 12 Mar 2025 68,124 miles

Front front shock absorbers corroded but not weakened

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to become detached

rear axel corroded but not seriously weakened

undertrays fitted so inspection of some components reduced

Pass 8 Mar 2024 66,558 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axel corroded but not seriously weakened

heat shield insecure but not likely to become detached

under tray fitted visibility reduced

Pass 10 Mar 2023 63,072 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 59,355 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 56,359 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 43,449 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 53,448 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 46,983 miles

Front cross member slightly damaged.

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 40,617 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 40,617 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 32,967 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 32,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 24,055 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 24,055 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 15,029 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 15,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 4,728 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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SG61 VLB is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SG61 VLB, 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 SG61 VLB registered?

SG61 VLB is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 September 2011.

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