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NU51 NZX

2001 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,805 mi
Last recorded67,805 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 NZX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2018 67,805 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 65,733 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Oil leak at rear of engine.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 65,733 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and offside front outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine management light illuminated.

Oil leak at rear of engine.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 62,474 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 62,474 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,077 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 60,077 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides bottom rubber missing (2.4.G.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% both sides (1.1.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 57,004 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 57,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 54,138 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 51,238 miles

airbag light illuminated

Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,348 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 47,081 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 41,231 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 35,843 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 30,258 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 30,258 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 26,126 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 19,331 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 NZX is a 2001 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NZX, 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 NZX registered?

NU51 NZX is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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The MOT history for NU51 NZX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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