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SJ61 WZN

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,148 mi
Last recorded63,148 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 63,148 miles

Central Front engine oil sump corroded\wet\poris

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195\50\16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 63,148 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust join blowing badly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front engine oil sump corroded\wet\poris

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195\50\16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 60,494 miles

Nearside Front fog light insecure

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

slight exhaust leak at rear joint

Fail 22 Jul 2024 60,493 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front fog light insecure

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

slight exhaust leak at rear joint

Pass 8 Jun 2023 54,215 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on tread + outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2023 54,211 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on tread + outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 47,153 miles

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

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

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

long handbrake travel

Fail 4 Apr 2022 47,153 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 22 Feb 2021 41,994 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 40,410 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 40,410 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 36,480 miles

front registration plate detiorated

Fail 20 May 2019 36,480 miles

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

front registration plate detiorated

Pass 18 May 2018 32,554 miles

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

Offside Rear TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING

Pass 24 May 2017 30,354 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 23,279 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 14,432 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 29 Jul 2014 9,929 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 WZN is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black 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 WZN, 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 WZN is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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