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VU61 KRJ

2011 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,944 mi
Last recorded99,944 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 KRJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 99,944 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 99,473 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 98,944 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 98,099 miles

Front cross member corroded , suggest attention soon!

High level stop lamp works intermittently.

Pass 27 May 2022 97,221 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 97,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 91,580 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 83,341 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front part of front sub-frame slightly corroding

Fail 6 Jan 2021 83,325 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front part of front sub-frame slightly corroding

Pass 6 Jan 2020 75,798 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 65,479 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 64,215 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 64,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 58,577 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 58,577 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 52,174 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 34,466 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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VU61 KRJ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU61 KRJ, 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 VU61 KRJ registered?

VU61 KRJ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is VU61 KRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU61 KRJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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