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AU13 YLG

2013 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,682 mi
Last recorded132,682 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 YLG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 132,682 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 132,682 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated was on 6psi. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 124,362 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind when turned by hand.

Service light on.

Fail 3 Dec 2024 124,362 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear slight brake bind when turned by hand.

Service light on.

Pass 5 Dec 2023 116,283 miles

Front suspension groaning.

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind when turned by hand.

Fail 4 Dec 2023 116,283 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension groaning.

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind when turned by hand.

Pass 20 Dec 2022 102,390 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 88,378 miles

Front antoroll bar D bushes groaning under load.

Fail 8 Dec 2021 88,378 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front antoroll bar D bushes groaning under load.

Pass 23 Dec 2020 74,374 miles

Nearside Front suspension creaking.

Service light on.

Pass 31 Dec 2019 64,320 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 64,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 57,941 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 57,941 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 45,798 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 23,148 miles

front brake pads becoming low

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre becoming low on egdes

Pass 18 Mar 2016 11,908 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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AU13 YLG is a 2013 Renault Clio in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AU13 YLG, 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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What year was AU13 YLG registered?

AU13 YLG is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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