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NU51 CTO

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,622 mi
Last recorded77,622 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 CTO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 77,622 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 77,622 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,719 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 69,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 63,931 miles

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

airbag light on

nearside tyre has sidewall damage but cords not visable

Fail 28 Sep 2012 63,914 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light on

nearside tyre has sidewall damage but cords not visable

Pass 29 Sep 2011 57,941 miles

airbag light on

front drop link bushes poor condition

serv light on

Fail 29 Sep 2011 57,941 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

front drop link bushes poor condition

serv light on

Pass 30 Jul 2010 53,817 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 53,817 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 49,855 miles

175/65/14/82t

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

nearside front tyre worn to limit(advise replacement)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 49,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

175/65/14/82t

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

nearside front tyre worn to limit(advise replacement)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,416 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 43,631 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 40,715 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 40,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 CTO is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CTO, 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 CTO registered?

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

Is NU51 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU51 CTO shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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