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NJ51 VXB

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,340 mi
Last recorded112,340 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 VXB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 112,340 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 112,229 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 103,023 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 103,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 92,758 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2011 92,488 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 78,344 miles

brake pipes are greased

cut on n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 28 Jul 2010 78,343 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

brake pipes are greased

cut on n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 31 Jul 2009 70,806 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 70,773 miles

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

Advise exhaust back box mounting starting to split

Advise offside front anti roll bar linkage bush worn

Advise oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2008 60,057 miles

Advisae all brake pipes heavily greased unable to fully inspect

Advise both front tyre have uneven wear clost to legal limit

Advise nearside rear tyre close to legal limit (uneven wear)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 59,860 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

All brake pipes heavly greased, unable to full inspect

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 52,108 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 52,108 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 46,671 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 46,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 40,726 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 40,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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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NJ51 VXB is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 NJ51 VXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ51 VXB registered?

NJ51 VXB is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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