MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,734 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge.
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear torsion bar bushes are slightly deteriorated.
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge.
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear torsion bar bushes are slightly deteriorated.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
brake and clutch pedal anti slip rubber pads worn
dents and scratches all round vehicle
engine rubber mount worn
front and rear number plates cracked
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside rear wheel arech corroded
rear exhaust box in poor condition
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
brake and clutch pedal anti slip rubber pads worn
front number plate cracked
front tyres worn slightly on edges
offside rear wheel arch corroded
rear engine mount rubber worn
rear exhaust box corroded
small dents and scratches all round vehicle
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
brake and clutch pedal anti slip rubber pads worn
front number plate cracked
front tyres worn slightly on edges
offside rear wheel arch corroded
rear engine mount rubber worn
rear exhaust box corroded
small dents and scratches all round vehicle
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
clutch and brake pedal anti-slip rubber pads worn
clutch bitting point high
exhaust system corroded
nearside front wing damaged
nearside reverse light not working
offside rear wheel arch corroded
radiator lower support crossmember corroded
rear engine mount rubber bush perished
sump corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
clutch and brake pedal anti-slip rubber pads worn
clutch bitting point high
exhaust system corroded
nearside front wing damaged
nearside reverse light not working
offside rear wheel arch corroded
radiator lower support crossmember corroded
rear engine mount rubber bush perished
rear wiper blade worn to excess
sump corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn
front and rear number plate in poor condition
nearside front wing damaged
offside rear wheel arch corroded
scratches and dents all around vehichle
sump pan corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
sump pan corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn
front and rear number plate in poor condition
nearside front wing damaged
offside rear wheel arch corroded
scratches and dents all around vehichle
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front and rear number plates cracked
offside rear wheel trim missing
oil leak
rear engine mount rubber bush in poor condition
slight play in steering rack
stone chips in swept area of windscreen
vehicle bodywork in poor condition
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front and rear number plates cracked
offside rear wheel trim missing
oil leak
rear engine mount rubber bush in poor condition
slight play in steering rack
stone chips in swept area of windscreen
vehicle bodywork in poor condition
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
bolt loose on nearside engine mount
front and rear number plates cracked
nearside front wing damaged
offside front wheel trim missing
rear engine mount rubber bush worn
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
bolt loose on nearside engine mount
front and rear number plates cracked
nearside front wing damaged
offside front wheel trim missing
rear engine mount rubber bush worn
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bonnet scratched
front and rear number plates cracked
nearside and offside front wings damaged
nearside rear light unit damaged
offside door damaged
offside front wheel centre cap missing
offside rear wheel arch corroded
rocker cover gasket damp
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front shocks damp
brake pedle rubber starting to wear
front brake discs lipped
off side brake pad sensor wire broken
rear wipe blade split
slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N53 XNB is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 N53 XNB, 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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N53 XNB is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 January 1996.
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