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NU51 NZY

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,453 mi
Last recorded99,453 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 NZY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 99,453 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 97,819 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2016 95,739 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 93,301 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 93,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 90,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 90,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

handbrake lever has slight side to side movment

Pass 14 Jan 2013 87,527 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 85,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 82,070 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 78,156 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 117,979 miles

Off side rear wheel is damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2009 117,979 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Off side rear wheel is damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2008 107,416 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 107,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 98,444 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 89,588 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 89,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

damage to near side front wheel.

Pass 5 Nov 2005 73,799 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 73,799 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Small cut in off side front tyre sidewall

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 NZY is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 NZY, 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 NZY registered?

NU51 NZY is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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