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NU51 CJV

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,462 mi
Last recorded102,462 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 CJV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 102,462 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 102,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 89,738 miles

Back of front brake discs in poor condition.

Engine oil leaks.

Gear box oil leaks.

N/S washer jet poor in operation.

O/S and N/S Front anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated.

Fail 3 Aug 2010 89,738 miles

Back of front brake discs in poor condition.

Engine oil leaks.

Gear box oil leaks.

N/S washer jet poor in operation.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S and N/S Front anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 73,934 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 70,327 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 70,327 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 68,898 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 68,898 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 57,223 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 57,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 45,845 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 45,845 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NU51 CJV is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 NU51 CJV, 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 NU51 CJV registered?

NU51 CJV is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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The MOT history for NU51 CJV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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