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NU51 CNZ

2001 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

107,583 mi
Last recorded107,583 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 CNZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 107,583 miles

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

Central Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 96,647 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 89,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 89,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 85,839 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 85,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 82,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 75,413 miles

Central Centre exhaust mount/rubber worn

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Slight play in nearside front inner rack arm

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear exhaust mount/rubber worn

Fail 9 Sep 2019 75,413 miles

Central Centre exhaust mount/rubber worn

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Slight play in nearside front inner rack arm

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear exhaust mount/rubber worn

Pass 13 Aug 2018 65,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Aug 2018 65,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 61,514 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 59,644 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 59,644 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,693 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 55,572 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 53,317 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 50,701 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,636 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 39,498 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,593 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 33,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,247 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 24,198 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 24,198 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 19,486 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 CNZ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CNZ, 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 CNZ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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