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NU51 OPT

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,819 mi
Last recorded118,819 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 OPT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 118,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 112,862 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 105,915 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 105,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 102,990 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 102,988 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 101,750 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 101,227 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 100,851 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 100,851 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 99,776 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 99,776 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 97,037 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 97,037 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 92,385 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 90,599 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 90,599 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 88,747 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 88,747 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 86,665 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 86,665 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 82,658 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 82,658 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 80,797 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 80,797 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 75,937 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 69,113 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 69,113 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 58,798 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 58,798 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 48,931 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 48,931 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,590 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 34,590 miles

Nearside Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 25,521 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 OPT is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 OPT, 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 OPT registered?

NU51 OPT is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is NU51 OPT safe to buy?

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