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NU51 CMZ

2001 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,989 mi
Last recorded108,989 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 CMZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 108,989 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 108,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 104,102 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 104,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 99,105 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 93,591 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 89,958 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 89,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 86,635 miles

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

Slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack knuckle joints

Fail 18 Jan 2010 86,635 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack knuckle joints

Pass 26 Jan 2009 83,490 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 83,489 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 79,392 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 79,392 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2007 72,512 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 62,077 miles

slight lift in steering rack

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 CMZ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CMZ, 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 CMZ registered?

NU51 CMZ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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