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NU51 CVT

2001 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

53,557 mi
Last recorded53,557 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 53,557 miles

nearside rear tyre perished but not reaching cords

Fail 20 Nov 2015 53,557 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre perished but not reaching cords

Pass 24 Nov 2014 50,928 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Nov 2014 50,918 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2013 48,107 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf tyre wearing on outer tread,osf tyre wearing on inner tread.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 44,853 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 44,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres mis shaped

wipers split

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,020 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 42,020 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,811 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 40,809 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 36,951 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,951 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 31,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,819 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,161 miles

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)

uneven tread n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2006 24,568 miles

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

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 CVT is a 2001 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CVT, 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 CVT registered?

NU51 CVT is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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The MOT history for NU51 CVT shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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