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NU51 COJ

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,335 mi
Last recorded90,335 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 COJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 90,335 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 85,711 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 85,711 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 79,005 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2013 78,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 74,421 miles

Oil leak

headlamps discoloured not affecting beam pattern

slight play both front steering arms

Fail 29 Oct 2012 74,421 miles

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

Oil leak

headlamps discoloured not affecting beam pattern

slight play both front steering arms

Pass 13 Oct 2011 69,350 miles

Both headlamp lens discoloured but not affecting beam pattern

Nearside front wiper split but not smearing screen

Oil leak

Slight play in both track control arms

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 69,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both headlamp lens discoloured but not affecting beam pattern

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

Nearside front wiper split but not smearing screen

Oil leak

Slight play in both track control arms

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 62,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 62,959 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 56,820 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light

Pass 17 Oct 2008 49,588 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 49,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 42,026 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 31,848 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 COJ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc 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 COJ, 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 COJ registered?

NU51 COJ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is NU51 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU51 COJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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