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DN13 LFG

2013 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,096 mi
Last recorded114,096 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN13 LFG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 114,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON THE INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

REAR AXLES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED

Fail 21 Jul 2025 114,096 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn ON THE INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON THE OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON THE INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

REAR AXLES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED

Pass 22 Jul 2024 108,852 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 108,852 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 102,797 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 96,386 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 89,624 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 82,878 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 82,878 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 73,927 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 59,934 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Aug 2017 42,933 miles

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2017 42,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 27,194 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 43,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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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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DN13 LFG is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DN13 LFG, 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 DN13 LFG registered?

DN13 LFG is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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