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NU51 LXF

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,682 mi
Last recorded98,682 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 98,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 98,671 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 90,724 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 87,791 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 87,775 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 83,265 miles

Childs seat fitted to rear.

Exhaust system is corroded.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Transverse pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 77,019 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 71,022 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 71,022 miles

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)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 65,377 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,377 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 60,812 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 60,812 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,677 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 54,677 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,997 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,196 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 34,526 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 27,346 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 20,602 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 LXF is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LXF, 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 LXF registered?

NU51 LXF is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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