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NG51 PVV

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

80,171 mi
Last recorded80,171 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 PVV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 80,171 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 74,047 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 74,047 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 72,634 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside and nearside main greased at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4X (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 72,364 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard has been cut off (stolen) (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Upper Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside and nearside main greased at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4X (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 71,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside main pipes greased at rear hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4X (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 70,844 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4X (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring heavily corroded (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring heavily corroded (1.6 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 70,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4X (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip of corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 70,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4X (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip of corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 69,365 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 68,333 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules swollen under rubber cover (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules swollen under rubber cover (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder in clipped area (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust support rubber mounting deteriorated

eye level stop light not working,possibly disconnected?

Pass 23 Feb 2017 67,443 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 67,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 66,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 65,465 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,229 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 64,885 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 63,569 miles

osf brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2011 62,241 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 62,241 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 56,622 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 56,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 53,503 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 50,379 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 38,769 miles

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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NG51 PVV is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2001 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 66,921 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NG51 PVV, 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 25 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NG51 PVV is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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