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SJ61 PFE

2011 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,224 mi
Last recorded75,224 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 PFE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 75,224 miles

Front Inner brake disc faces corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm approx. (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak at sump pan - corroded heavily

surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 22 Nov 2024 69,839 miles

Front wiper smearing screen

sump corroded and leaking slight

Fail 22 Nov 2024 69,835 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wiper smearing screen

sump corroded and leaking slight

Pass 13 Nov 2023 73,745 miles

both front wheels buckled

rear axel heavily corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2023 63,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended middle (7.1.2 (c))

both front wheels buckled

rear axel heavily corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2022 57,259 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 57,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 51,408 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mountain (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 45,494 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front crossmember at radiator (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 39,093 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 39,093 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 32,843 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 23,185 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 23,185 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 15,829 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 15,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 10,978 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 7,220 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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SJ61 PFE is a 2011 Renault Clio in Red 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 SJ61 PFE, 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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SJ61 PFE is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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