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SP61 XTU

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

40,034 mi
Last recorded40,034 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 XTU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 40,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 40,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 38,724 miles

Offside Rear tyre pressure low and tyre soft.

Fail 11 Jun 2025 38,724 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre pressure low and tyre soft.

Pass 18 Jun 2024 37,770 miles

Offside Rear metal brake pipe slightly pitted

Rear both tyre inner treads starting to crack

Fail 18 Jun 2024 37,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear metal brake pipe slightly pitted

Rear both tyre inner treads starting to crack

Pass 8 Jun 2023 36,695 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 35,789 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 35,789 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both rubbers in poor condition (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 35,258 miles

Offside Front brake binding on slightly.

Fail 25 Jun 2021 35,258 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at base of coil spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 34,812 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 32,720 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 32,716 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 27,670 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 27,670 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both Front (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 22,946 miles

Offside Front and offside rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 7 Jun 2016 17,238 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 11,779 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 11,779 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 9,361 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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SP61 XTU is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SP61 XTU, 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 SP61 XTU registered?

SP61 XTU is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is SP61 XTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP61 XTU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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