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NL51 XEZ

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,827 mi
Last recorded98,827 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 XEZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 98,827 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 96,716 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 91,758 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

airbag warning lamp illumanated

Fail 9 Jan 2012 91,758 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

airbag warning lamp illumanated

Fail 12 May 2010 88,159 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear fog tell tale light glows when reverse is selected

Pass 12 May 2010 88,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear fog tell tale light glows when reverse is selected

Fail 16 Jun 2009 82,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 82,053 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 73,934 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 73,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 21 Sep 2007 63,539 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 63,418 miles

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

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR REG PLATES

Pass 23 Sep 2006 52,040 miles

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

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

o/s n/s front tyres on legal limit.

Fail 21 Sep 2006 52,037 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs

o/s/f n/s/f tyres on legel limit.

Pass 10 Sep 2005 43,008 miles

front brake discs

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 XEZ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XEZ, 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 XEZ registered?

NL51 XEZ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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