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NU51 CLO

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

109,589 mi
Last recorded109,589 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 CLO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 109,589 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 109,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 104,455 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 104,453 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 97,431 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 97,430 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 90,947 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 90,947 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 85,118 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 85,118 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 79,698 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 79,698 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 72,952 miles

front bumper scuffed.

small dent in o/s sill panel.

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6 mm legal limit !

Fail 11 Feb 2011 72,952 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front bumper scuffed.

small dent in o/s sill panel.

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6 mm legal limit !

Pass 19 Feb 2010 64,864 miles

engine management light on!

front brake discs slightly corroded,brake pads 1/2 worn.(Replace brake discs with next set of brake pads).

rear bumper scuffed.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 19 Feb 2010 64,864 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine management light on!

front brake discs slightly corroded,brake pads 1/2 worn.(Replace brake discs with next set of brake pads).

rear bumper scuffed.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 10 Feb 2009 55,735 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs worn/corroded.

spare tyre underinflated.

very slight play in n/s inner steering rack knuckle.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 55,735 miles

both front brake discs worn/corroded.

spare tyre underinflated.

very slight play in n/s inner steering rack knuckle.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 46,485 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,073 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 33,197 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 33,197 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 28,095 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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NU51 CLO is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 CLO, 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 CLO registered?

NU51 CLO is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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