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N269 CDY

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,636 mi
Last recorded113,636 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN269 CDY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2012 113,636 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 113,636 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 106,449 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

front pads low

o/s/f cv boot is leaking grease but no split found

Pass 11 Apr 2011 106,449 miles

front brake discs corroded

front pads low

o/s/f cv boot is leaking grease but no split found

Pass 27 Jan 2010 98,539 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 98,527 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 88,884 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack nearside and offside

Fail 26 Sep 2008 88,774 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack nearside and offside

Pass 14 Jul 2007 85,036 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 69,333 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 69,333 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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N269 CDY is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1996 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 77,063 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 N269 CDY, 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 30 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N269 CDY registered?

N269 CDY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N269 CDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N269 CDY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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