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NU51 CLY

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

98,615 mi
Last recorded98,615 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2016 98,615 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger deteriorated (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 92,917 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 92,915 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 88,596 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 88,596 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 85,143 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 79,048 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 79,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag light on exhaust mounting centre worn

battery loose

Pass 8 Mar 2011 73,096 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 73,096 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 71,623 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 71,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 71,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,908 miles

both rear wheel rims inside slight damage

Fail 27 Aug 2008 62,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear wheel rims inside slight damage

Pass 3 May 2007 55,254 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 50,642 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 50,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 37,999 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 CLY is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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