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DR08 DSY

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,375 mi
Last recorded81,375 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR08 DSY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 81,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported from O/S to N/S (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both sides brake pipe support clips broken

rear heat shield clips

Fail 28 Sep 2026 81,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported from O/S to N/S (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both sides brake pipe support clips broken

rear heat shield clips

Pass 29 Sep 2025 72,113 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 68,322 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 68,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 60,883 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 54,350 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 48,666 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 42,297 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 42,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 38,765 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 38,765 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 32,472 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 32,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 26,540 miles

Offside Front small cuts in sidewall

Fail 22 Mar 2018 26,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front small cuts in sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2017 21,040 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2016 15,750 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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DR08 DSY is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red 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 DR08 DSY, 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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DR08 DSY is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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