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SH61 XGL

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,553 mi
Last recorded88,553 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 XGL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 88,553 miles

Car is Undersealed

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 88,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Car is Undersealed

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 85,483 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 85,483 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not checked due to exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front discs badly correded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached both sides spring seats correded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2023 82,183 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 82,183 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 78,728 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 78,728 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 72,713 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 68,137 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 64,016 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 64,016 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 60,368 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 60,368 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 56,826 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 56,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 49,746 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 39,547 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 31,135 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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SH61 XGL is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SH61 XGL, 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 SH61 XGL registered?

SH61 XGL is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is SH61 XGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 XGL shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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