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NU51 CPY

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,583 mi
Last recorded107,583 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 107,583 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rears getting pale (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s and n/s front antirollbar rubbers are starting to split

Fail 5 Dec 2016 107,583 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mount (7.1.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rears getting pale (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s and n/s front antirollbar rubbers are starting to split

Pass 15 Dec 2015 98,683 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 90,365 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s rear w/bearings slighty niosey

Pass 13 Dec 2014 88,296 miles

N/s/r tyre bald on outer edge (175/65/14)

Both rear tyre valves damaged

Exhaust backbox rubber worn

Exhaust centre section rubber worn

Headlamps misted (AIMS STILL OK)

O/s/f tyre 2mm of tread (175/65/14)

O/s/r tyre 3mm of tread on outer edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 88,296 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both rear tyre valves damaged

Exhaust backbox rubber worn

Exhaust centre section rubber worn

Headlamps misted (AIMS STILL OK)

N/s/r tyre bald on outer edge (175/65/14)

O/s/f tyre 2mm of tread (175/65/14)

O/s/r tyre 3mm of tread on outer edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2014
Fail 2 Jan 2014

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 76,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

coolant bottle cap missing

Fail 15 Apr 2013 76,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

coolant bottle cap missing

Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,828 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 66,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,300 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 53,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,851 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 39,635 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,635 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,821 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 32,877 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,185 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 CPY is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 CPY, 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 CPY registered?

NU51 CPY is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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