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NU51 PTO

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

102,241 mi
Last recorded102,241 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 102,241 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 102,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 99,182 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 96,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 96,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 94,123 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 94,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 91,377 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately tie rod arm (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shocker top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 89,186 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 88,696 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 88,696 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 86,976 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 83,323 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 83,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 78,962 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 78,962 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp missing (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,990 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 72,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 May 2015 69,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2015 69,198 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 64,140 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 64,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 59,387 miles

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 26 Apr 2013 59,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 8 May 2012 54,622 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 49,333 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 49,333 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,487 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 43,487 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,633 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,622 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 26,368 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 19,898 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 19,848 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 PTO is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 PTO, 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 PTO registered?

NU51 PTO is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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The MOT history for NU51 PTO shows 34 tests with a 61.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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