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NU51 LXE

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,914 mi
Last recorded127,914 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 LXE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 127,914 miles

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

dash warning lights on..

Fail 29 Oct 2012 127,914 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

dash warning lights on..

Pass 18 Jun 2011 109,924 miles

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

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

air bag light on

fault light on

slight roughness on nearside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 17 Jun 2011 109,924 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

air bag light on

fault light on

slight roughness on nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 20 May 2009 96,412 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 89,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2008 89,416 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 77,636 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 77,636 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 64,657 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LXE is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LXE, 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 LXE registered?

NU51 LXE is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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