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DF13 LVN

2013 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1618cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,063 mi
Last recorded140,063 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 LVN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,618cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 140,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end /rack

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

Rear shock absorbers rusty n/s & o/s

Fail 29 Jun 2026 140,063 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end /rack

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

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

Rear shock absorbers rusty n/s & o/s

Pass 12 Jun 2025 133,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal section on flexi pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 133,985 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment nearside brake caliper lever arm not moving when operated. (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal section on flexi pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 128,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing in rusty condition (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing in rusty condition (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 128,633 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing in rusty condition (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing in rusty condition (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 122,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 122,504 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 117,540 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight play in n/s/f track rod end/steering arm

Fail 21 Jun 2022 117,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating heavy corrosion to face of disc (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls slight run on damage, also tyre fitted inside out (asymmetric tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight play in n/s/f track rod end/steering arm

Pass 28 Jun 2021 109,788 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 104,042 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 May 2019 90,700 miles

Tyre worn - inner edge - offside front

Pass 31 May 2018 77,048 miles

Offside WIPER NOT FULLY CLEARING SCREEN

Fail 31 May 2018 77,048 miles

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

Offside WIPER NOT FULLY CLEARING SCREEN

Pass 26 May 2017 62,618 miles

E.M.L light on dash

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge almost to cord

Pass 26 Aug 2016 51,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge of tread 205/40/18 86Y XL (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/40/18 86Y XL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread 205/40/18 86Y XL (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Fail 26 Aug 2016 51,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge of tread 205/40/18 86Y XL (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/40/18 86Y XL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread 205/40/18 86Y XL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undertray fitted preventing the inspection of some components

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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DF13 LVN is a 2013 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,618cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DF13 LVN, 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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DF13 LVN is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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