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NU51 LXN

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,394 mi
Last recorded115,394 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 LXN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 115,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 115,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended stab link (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended stab link (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 103,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 103,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 92,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 82,070 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 80,138 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 79,255 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 79,255 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 73,361 miles

front discs pads worn

Fail 30 Aug 2010 67,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2010 67,311 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,737 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 60,736 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 52,096 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 5,296 miles

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

bonnet safety catch very stiff

Pass 29 Aug 2007 47,902 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 41,284 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 34,889 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 34,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LXN is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LXN, 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 LXN registered?

NU51 LXN is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is NU51 LXN safe to buy?

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