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NG51 XZU

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,065 mi
Last recorded75,065 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 XZU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 75,065 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 75,062 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/font tyre scrubbing off inside edge.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 68,359 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 68,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,306 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Oct 2013 58,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Nov 2012 51,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 44,175 miles

ADV N/S/R TRYE PERISHED 'SLIGHT'

ADV O/S/F INNER SIDE BRAKE DISC SCORED

Pass 10 Nov 2010 38,654 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,110 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 28,994 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 24,605 miles

o/s front brake disc starting to corode

Pass 14 Nov 2006 21,285 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 21,285 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 16,371 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 16,371 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

wipers split

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 XZU is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XZU, 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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What year was NG51 XZU registered?

NG51 XZU is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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