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SY61 XEU

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,713 mi
Last recorded86,713 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 XEU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 86,713 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 81,618 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 81,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 76,085 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 76,085 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 70,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 70,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front radiator support corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2022 66,426 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 66,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 62,036 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 62,036 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 57,256 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 57,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 52,035 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 45,796 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 44,358 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 44,358 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 34,947 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 34,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 25,624 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 18,420 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 81,037 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 17,887 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 XEU is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XEU, 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 XEU registered?

SY61 XEU is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is SY61 XEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY61 XEU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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