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SW61 VOD

2011 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,539 mi
Last recorded114,539 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 VOD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 114,539 miles

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

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

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

undertray cover fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2024 107,465 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 107,465 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 93,135 miles

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

Handbrake lever has slight travel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 93,135 miles

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

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

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

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

Handbrake lever has slight travel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 81,645 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 81,645 miles

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

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 69,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear foot and handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

handbrake long in operation

Fail 14 Dec 2021 69,397 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear heat shield insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear foot and handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

handbrake long in operation

vehicle undertray fixing missing but is still secure

Pass 5 Nov 2020 63,827 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 60,996 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 60,050 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 60,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 57,220 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 57,220 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 53,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2015 46,548 miles

Offside Front cracking between treads

Offside Rear cracking between treads

Fail 19 Aug 2015 46,548 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front cracking between treads

Offside Rear cracking between treads

Pass 6 Jan 2015 42,855 miles

nearside front tyre wearing at both edges of tread and cracking between treads

offside rear tyre cracking between treads

Fail 31 Dec 2014 42,855 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing at both edges of tread and cracking between treads

offside rear tyre cracking between treads

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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SW61 VOD is a 2011 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SW61 VOD, 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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SW61 VOD is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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