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SL61 RYU

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,888 mi
Last recorded59,888 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 RYU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 59,888 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 59,888 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 57,121 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 57,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2023 53,600 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 53,346 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 53,344 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 52,289 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 52,286 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 50,985 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 50,984 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 49,877 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 49,875 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 48,143 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 48,141 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 44,421 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 44,420 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 40,584 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 36,426 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 28,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres spliting

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2014 28,081 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres spliting

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

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 RYU is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RYU, 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 SL61 RYU registered?

SL61 RYU is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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