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SY61 XFM

2011 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

201,720 mi
Last recorded201,720 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 XFM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 201,720 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 199,655 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 189,529 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 189,528 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 180,038 miles

Offside Front Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 180,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 172,371 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 172,309 miles

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

heat sheld loose

Pass 29 Nov 2019 164,444 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 164,444 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 144,009 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 144,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 125,318 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 125,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 107,196 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 107,196 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 87,942 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 87,942 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 20 Nov 2014 67,486 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 67,486 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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 XFM 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 55%.

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 XFM, 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 XFM registered?

SY61 XFM is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 December 2011.

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