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A46 MOT

2013 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests47 (32 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate68.1%

Mileage

43,937 mi
Last recorded43,937 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA46 MOT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

32 pass 15 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 43,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

radiator support subframe rotten but not a structural load bearing member

Pass 26 Mar 2025 41,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 139,689 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 139,689 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2024 39,635 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 39,635 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 138,705 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 138,691 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 37,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 137,305 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer sill rotted but not a load bearing member

Offside Front floor/chassis corroded but not excessively

Offside Front wheel damaged on inner rim

Pass 23 Mar 2022 34,286 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 136,430 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim slightly damaged on inside

Offside Front Outer sill rotted but not in a prescribed area

Fail 2 Feb 2022 136,415 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel rim slightly damaged on inside

Offside Front Outer sill rotted but not in a prescribed area

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 30,984 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 135,426 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Outer sill rotted but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner sill/jacking point rotted but not in a prescribed area

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 135,425 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Outer sill rotted but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner sill/jacking point rotted but not in a prescribed area

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 27,799 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 133,704 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill rotted but not in a prescribed area

Fail 17 Feb 2020 133,630 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor rotted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill rotted but not in a prescribed area

Pass 11 Apr 2019 23,419 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 23,419 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 132,170 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/F outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area.

Fail 25 Feb 2019 132,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/F outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area.

Fail 18 Dec 2018 132,162 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 22 Mar 2018 19,530 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 128,883 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 14,781 miles

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 14 Dec 2016 126,334 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 126,334 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 8,501 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 8,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 8,488 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 8,130 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 122,538 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 119,907 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has some cracks in tread area

o/s/f tyre has some cracks in tread area

o/s/r tyre has some cracks in tread area

Pass 28 Oct 2014 119,907 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

n/s/r tyre has some cracks in tread area

o/s/f tyre has some cracks in tread area

o/s/r tyre has some cracks in tread area

Pass 31 Oct 2013 113,800 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 113,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 106,727 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 98,365 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 89,599 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 79,536 miles

Body damage on offisde front wing and bumper

Handbrake lever high

Oil leak

Rear tyres wearing low

STRONG ADVISORY: Both front tyres worn unevenly and on 1.6mm in places

Underbody corrossion

Fail 26 Oct 2009 79,406 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Body damage on offisde front wing and bumper

Handbrake lever high

Oil leak

Rear tyres wearing low

STRONG ADVISORY: Both front tyres worn unevenly and on 1.6mm in places

Underbody corrossion

Pass 11 Oct 2008 68,784 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 55,575 miles

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

exhaust centre to rear silencer joint heavily corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2007 55,574 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

exhaust centre to rear silencer joint heavily corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2006 47,506 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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A46 MOT is a 2013 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.1%.

Across all 2013 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 54,109 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 A46 MOT, 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 13 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A46 MOT is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 January 2013.

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