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N53 XNB

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

93,734 mi
Last recorded93,734 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 XNB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 93,734 miles

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.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 93,734 miles

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.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 91,649 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 89,766 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 89,766 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 88,620 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 88,620 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 87,417 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 87,417 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 86,137 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 86,137 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 84,484 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 84,484 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 82,545 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 82,545 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 77,594 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 77,594 miles

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?

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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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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