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NU51 ERZ

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,178 mi
Last recorded124,178 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 124,178 miles

Brake servo badly corroded.

Central Rear Stoplamp inoperative.

Engine - Rear torque reaction arm - Bush badly worn.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear foglamp tell-tale lamp in instrument panel partially illuminates when footbrake is applied.

Fail 30 Apr 2019 124,162 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Excessively damaged. (0.1 (b))

Fuel pipe insecure Fuel filler hose to filler neck retaining clamp missing. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged Broken in 2 places due to corrosion. (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Linkage pin missing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Upper securing pin and bush excessively deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake servo badly corroded.

Central Rear Stoplamp inoperative.

Engine - Rear torque reaction arm - Bush badly worn.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Footbrake has a reduced effort.

Nearside Rear Parking brake has a reduced effort.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear foglamp tell-tale lamp in instrument panel partially illuminates when footbrake is applied.

Pass 24 May 2018 116,524 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lens cloudey (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 22 May 2018 116,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lens cloudey (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 11 May 2017 115,671 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside+offside ()

headlamps slightly cloudy

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2016 102,843 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 102,843 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both fronts have no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 14T (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 87,696 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2014 78,701 miles

Front headlight pattern poor

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

high level brake light inop

Fail 12 May 2014 78,701 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

high level brake light inop

Pass 15 May 2013 70,375 miles

Both front headlight patterns poor

Engine oil mist

Nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

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

Pass 14 May 2012 63,309 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

hazard switch operation poor

Pass 18 May 2011 56,237 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 56,237 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,957 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 48,539 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 42,813 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,235 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 38,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 33,514 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 28,394 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 ERZ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ERZ, 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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NU51 ERZ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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