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SP61 XWA

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

105,521 mi
Last recorded105,521 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 XWA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 105,521 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 105,518 miles

Body insecure boot not staying latched (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 105,457 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both middle ()

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

heath shield insecure middle

Pass 21 Sep 2023 93,330 miles

Heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 93,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil topped up prior to test

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 82,506 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 82,506 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 82,026 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 82,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2020 78,031 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security radiator support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 78,025 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security radiator support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 71,193 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 61,575 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 61,574 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 47,007 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 47,006 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 1 Aug 2016 36,472 miles

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Fail 1 Aug 2016 36,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2015 27,291 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 27,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 26,129 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 XWA is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 XWA, 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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SP61 XWA is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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