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CU13 LNX

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,817 mi
Last recorded97,817 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 LNX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 97,817 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 97,817 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 82,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 82,815 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not automatically parking (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 71,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre leaking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged been driven on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 71,605 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre leaking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged been driven on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 67,770 miles

Both front tyres 10+ years old

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 63,170 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes slightly fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen wipers working at very slow speed and has an intermittent self parking fault

Fail 2 Aug 2022 63,170 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes slightly fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Windscreen wipers working at very slow speed and has an intermittent self parking fault

Pass 3 Aug 2021 57,800 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 56,273 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 56,273 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear section{back box holed} (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 53,142 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 47,620 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 42,972 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 34,480 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 34,480 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 25,726 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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CU13 LNX is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU13 LNX, 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 CU13 LNX registered?

CU13 LNX is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 April 2013.

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