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DX13 LJV

2013 Renault Clio

Yellow Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,218 mi
Last recorded118,218 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX13 LJV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 118,218 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 114,880 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 111,620 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2024 111,619 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 108,153 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 102,724 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 102,712 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) wear in nearside rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 97,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 6 Apr 2021 97,274 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Apr 2020 91,762 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2019 83,427 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 83,427 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 72,412 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2017 60,470 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,189 miles

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

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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DX13 LJV is a 2013 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DX13 LJV, 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 DX13 LJV registered?

DX13 LJV is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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