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NU51 XRB

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,031 mi
Last recorded137,031 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 137,031 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 137,031 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 130,277 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 124,570 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 124,570 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 118,835 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre low on inner edge 175/65/14

Fail 29 Sep 2012 118,835 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre low on inner edge 175/65/14

Pass 22 Sep 2011 113,388 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs worn and badly pitted

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Play in steering rack ends

Fail 22 Sep 2011 113,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs worn and badly pitted

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Play in steering rack ends

Pass 22 Sep 2010 107,887 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 97,331 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 97,321 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 82,806 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 82,764 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 69,207 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 69,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 55,469 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 XRB is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XRB, 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 XRB registered?

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

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