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VU61 YCJ

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,635 mi
Last recorded100,635 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 YCJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 100,635 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 92,683 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 slightly dull (4.1.4 (b))

handbrake travel and slight side movement

Fail 23 Jan 2025 92,669 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 slightly dull (4.1.4 (b))

handbrake travel and slight side movement

Pass 26 Jan 2024 89,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly Insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 81,514 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 81,514 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 73,473 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 73,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 68,772 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 68,772 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted rim damage inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 65,715 miles

Front radiator support panel corroded

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 61,479 miles

Front lower radiator support panel corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 56,802 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Radiator support panel (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,227 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 52,227 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 49,525 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Fail 30 Sep 2015 41,289 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 6 Sep 2014 35,202 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 YCJ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VU61 YCJ, 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 YCJ registered?

VU61 YCJ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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The MOT history for VU61 YCJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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