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NU51 CSY

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,188 mi
Last recorded74,188 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 74,188 miles

offside front ABS reluctor ring cracked.

Fail 20 Sep 2017 74,188 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly

offside front ABS reluctor ring cracked.

offside front tyre under inflated.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 68,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 68,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 65,469 miles

offside and nearside front driveshaft ABS reluctor rings corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,172 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 62,172 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,016 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 58,016 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 53,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,951 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 43,951 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,889 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,700 miles

airbag lamp on.

nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

rear wiper split.

Fail 10 Sep 2008 36,554 miles

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

airbag lamp on.

front brake discs and pads worn.

nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

rear wiper split.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 26,796 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre close to limit and uneven wear

Fail 12 Sep 2006 26,796 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre close to limit and uneven wear

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 CSY is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CSY, 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 CSY registered?

NU51 CSY is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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