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NL51 ZCF

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,062 mi
Last recorded100,062 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 100,062 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlight aims only just visible

nearside front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

offside front mud guard insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2018 100,062 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlight aims only just visible

heat shield around fuel tank insecure

nearside front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

offside front mud guard insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2017 94,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle bushes

Fail 27 Jun 2017 94,542 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported joint from catalyst (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle bushes

Pass 1 Jul 2016 88,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 81,500 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 73,635 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 68,264 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 63,585 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,624 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Jul 2011 57,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Sep 2010 53,988 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 53,986 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 49,919 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 46,252 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,252 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,781 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 41,670 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,532 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 35,532 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 31,873 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 31,873 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has slight bulge

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 ZCF is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZCF, 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 ZCF is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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