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SY61 MSX

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

50,913 mi
Last recorded50,913 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 MSX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 50,913 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 50,909 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 49,214 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 49,194 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 46,747 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 46,739 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front radiator subframe badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 44,370 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 44,300 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 41,599 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 41,599 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 39,588 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 39,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 37,719 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 37,716 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 34,703 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 34,703 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 31,893 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 31,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outter walk (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 31,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outter walk (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 29,157 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 26,534 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 23,892 miles

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

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

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

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

cut on n/s/f tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

front brakes slighty binding

Pass 5 Sep 2014 21,759 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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SY61 MSX is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SY61 MSX, 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 SY61 MSX registered?

SY61 MSX is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is SY61 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY61 MSX shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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