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SJ61 UXL

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,094 mi
Last recorded99,094 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 UXL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 99,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 99,094 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 94,040 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2025 94,025 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose damaged such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 86,409 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 84,468 miles

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

front radiator support plate corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2022 78,110 miles

wishbone bushes perished-front brake discs wearing thin-o/s/f shocker damp-front link boots deteriated-

Fail 21 Jan 2022 78,110 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wishbone bushes perished-front brake discs wearing thin-o/s/f shocker damp-front link boots deteriated-

Pass 18 Jan 2021 63,882 miles

both front tyres on limit and edges worn

Fail 18 Jan 2021 63,882 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre on limit and edges worn

Pass 6 Feb 2020 54,043 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 49,568 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 49,564 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,904 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 43,902 miles

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

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Pass 29 Mar 2017 36,121 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 32,805 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,584 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 21,276 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 UXL is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black 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 SJ61 UXL, 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 SJ61 UXL registered?

SJ61 UXL is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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