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E13 DRM

2013 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,268 mi
Last recorded81,268 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 DRM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 81,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner ball joint (drumstick) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 79,743 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

slight blow on exhaust (various places)

Pass 17 Jan 2023 76,391 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 76,391 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 72,989 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front front lower X member corroded and plastic shield loose

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2021 65,434 miles

N/S/F Tyre approx. 3.0 mm @ lowest point & wearing on inner edge

N/S/R Tyre approx. 3.5 mm @ lowest point

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

O/S/F Tyre approx. 3.2 mm @ lowest point & wearing on inner edge

O/S/R Tyre approx. 3.5 mm @ lowest point

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

Play / Wear in steering rack inner joint(s) More N/S

Pass 3 Feb 2020 57,877 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Hub pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) More N/S ()

Fail 29 Jan 2020 57,828 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & clamp not full tightened (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Hub pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) More N/S ()

Pass 29 Jan 2019 45,107 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2019 44,829 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 34,257 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 23,815 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around clamp (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 11,942 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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E13 DRM is a 2013 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E13 DRM, 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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E13 DRM is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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