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SV61 VRC

2011 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,471 mi
Last recorded101,471 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 VRC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 101,471 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 101,471 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 94,170 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 83,257 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 83,257 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 81,261 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 21 Dec 2020 75,339 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (across rear axle ) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres on vehicle edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 75,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (across rear axle ) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres on vehicle edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 69,713 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 69,713 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 63,844 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 56,092 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 56,091 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 43,113 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 43,113 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 27,338 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 23,454 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 15 Oct 2014 23,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished

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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SV61 VRC is a 2011 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel 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 SV61 VRC, 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 SV61 VRC registered?

SV61 VRC is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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