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NL51 XED

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,421 mi
Last recorded112,421 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 XED
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2015 112,421 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 104,037 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2014 104,033 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2013 91,482 miles

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall, not through to cords.

Fail 1 Jun 2013 91,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall, not through to cords.

Pass 31 May 2012 83,708 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 75,980 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 75,980 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2010 69,912 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 69,912 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 61,318 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 55,916 miles

clutch bitting high

offside rear door wont open from inside or outside

Pass 8 Jun 2007 50,265 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 43,573 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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NL51 XED is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XED, 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 NL51 XED registered?

NL51 XED is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is NL51 XED safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL51 XED shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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