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SL61 YXZ

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,455 mi
Last recorded126,455 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 126,455 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 126,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 116,517 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 110,275 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 106,716 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 106,715 miles

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))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 104,203 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 104,203 miles

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

Aux belt fraying.

Pass 2 Aug 2019 92,357 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 92,357 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 75,219 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 75,219 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 57,154 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 57,154 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure linkage broken causing arm to be loose (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 41,197 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 28,792 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 23,583 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 23,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 YXZ 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 61.1%.

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 YXZ, 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 YXZ registered?

SL61 YXZ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 December 2011.

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