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N59 CYD

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

63,722 mi
Last recorded63,722 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN59 CYD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 63,722 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 63,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 53,955 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 51,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 51,258 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 47,662 miles

slight roughness n/s rear wheel brg front discs discoloured

Fail 23 Dec 2009 41,483 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 41,483 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 36,548 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 36,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 32,154 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 32,154 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 23,536 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 23,534 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s rear wheel brg slight noise

Pass 6 Jan 2006 17,866 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 17,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N59 CYD is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N59 CYD, 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 N59 CYD registered?

N59 CYD is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 January 1996.

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