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SL61 BWV

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,175 mi
Last recorded101,175 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 BWV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 101,175 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 101,175 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 98,507 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 98,507 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 95,603 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 93,097 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 93,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2022 90,393 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 90,393 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front part (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

n/s rear tyre soft

Pass 15 Feb 2021 81,404 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel rim damaged

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 81,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner wheel rim damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine oil sump leaking and corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 78,388 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 78,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 72,763 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 54,198 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 41,296 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 33,948 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 24,518 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 24,518 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 8 Nov 2014 21,527 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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SL61 BWV is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SL61 BWV, 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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SL61 BWV is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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