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NL51 WZN

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

121,401 mi
Last recorded121,401 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 WZN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 121,401 miles

Centre Exhaust bracket damaged

Centre Exhaust flange corroded

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 121,401 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust bracket damaged

Centre Exhaust flange corroded

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 113,275 miles

Mistting to O/S/F headlamp

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn.

Slight damage to N/S/F wheel rim

Slight damage to front number plate.

Spare tyre is flat an d below legal limit.

Fail 30 Mar 2015 113,275 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Mistting to O/S/F headlamp

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn.

Slight damage to N/S/F wheel rim

Slight damage to front number plate.

Spare tyre is flat an d below legal limit.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 104,352 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Poor patern from O/S/F head lamp (misting)

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 29 Mar 2014 104,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Poor patern from O/S/F head lamp (misting)

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 9 Apr 2013 96,511 miles

Exhaust mountings are worn

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Poor patern fron O/S/F headlamp (just within the limits)

Slight damage to front number plate

Slight damage to win dscreen (wiper rash)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 96,500 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Exhaust mountings are worn

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

N/S/R tyre is underinflated.

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Poor patern fron O/S/F headlamp (just within the limits)

Slight damage to front number plate

Slight damage to win dscreen (wiper rash)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 91,256 miles

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

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust mount weak

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 2 Apr 2012 91,256 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust mount weak

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 11 Apr 2011 85,915 miles

slight damage front number plate

Fail 7 Apr 2011 85,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

slight damage front number plate

Pass 9 Apr 2010 73,809 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2010 73,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2009 67,913 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 67,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 60,708 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 56,337 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 51,812 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 51,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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NL51 WZN is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NL51 WZN, 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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NL51 WZN is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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