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AE13 ZFS

2013 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,690 mi
Last recorded116,690 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 ZFS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 116,690 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 116,690 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 108,396 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 98,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 98,805 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

spanner light also displayed on dash

Pass 14 Dec 2022 85,436 miles

Front subframe bushes noisy

Pass 8 Dec 2021 77,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 70,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 70,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 62,542 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2018 54,735 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 44,628 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 32,609 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 28,286 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 28,208 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 59% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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AE13 ZFS is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AE13 ZFS, 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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AE13 ZFS is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 March 2013.

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