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FIL 3949

2013 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,918 mi
Last recorded105,918 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 3949
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 105,918 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jan 2025 103,116 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 103,116 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDELIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 101,961 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 101,961 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 96,349 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 96,349 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 92,561 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 83,332 miles

tyres stretched on rims slightly

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2019 66,003 miles

Rear stretched tyres fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2019 65,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear stretched tyres fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 52,681 miles

Rear tyres stretched on rim

Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,750 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 37,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 23,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FIL 3949 is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black 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 FIL 3949, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FIL 3949?

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What year was FIL 3949 registered?

FIL 3949 is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is FIL 3949 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 3949 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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