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2011 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · YH61 ABV

YH61 ABV

2011 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 54,753 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
RENAULT CLIO
Year / Origin
2011 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 16 Apr 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
Recorded Mileage
54,753 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.1L
Reliability Guide
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16 Apr 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Oct 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2011
Engine
1149cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Renault Clio presents as roadworthy following its most recent test, with the April 2025 examination at 49,971 miles returning a pass with no defects logged. The maintenance trend reads as stable across the recorded history, though the same-date fail-and-pass pairs in 2024 and 2025 suggest administrative or minor pre-test corrections rather than mechanical deterioration. No advisories or structural concerns appear in any entry from the August 2023 pass at 46,163 miles through to the latest certificate. Mileage accumulation stays low for a 2011 vehicle, rising from 46,163 miles in August 2023 to 48,636 miles by August 2024 and 49,971 miles by April 2025. That equates to roughly 1,500 miles annually over the recorded span, well under the 3,331-mile yearly average implied by age. The clean record with no corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions flags across three years of testing indicates either careful storage or light urban use, though long standing periods at low mileage can conceal perished seals or flat-spotted tyres not caught in a static test. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of the coil springs, brake calipers, and underbody for hidden corrosion given the car's fifteen years. The repeated same-day fail-pass cycles at 48,636 and 49,971 miles imply the previous owner addressed trivial items promptly but offers no evidence of deeper mechanical neglect or recurring fault patterns. Verify the tyres, wiper blades, and fluid condition, as these consumables fall outside MOT defect capture yet degrade under intermittent use.
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YH61 ABV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
  • 54,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

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YH61 ABV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 14:30
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Renault Clio (YH61 ABV) between August 2024 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY

YH61 ABV Mileage History

  1. 30/08/202448,636 mi
  2. 18/04/202549,971 mi+1,335 mi
  3. 18/04/202549,971 mi
  4. 13/04/202654,753 mi+4,782 mi
  5. 13/04/202654,753 mi

Average of roughly 3,781 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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