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NU51 LXD

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,388 mi
Last recorded102,388 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 102,388 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 99,421 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 97,025 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 96,611 miles

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

nsf air bag turned off

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 12 Dec 2013 96,610 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nsf air bag turned off

osf brake has slight bind

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 12 Nov 2012 95,157 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 95,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 90,706 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 90,706 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 83,627 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 83,627 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2009 77,189 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 77,189 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 70,754 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 70,753 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,319 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 43,877 miles

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 LXD is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LXD, 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 LXD registered?

NU51 LXD is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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The MOT history for NU51 LXD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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