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FJ63 FWL

2013 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,951 mi
Last recorded117,951 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ63 FWL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 117,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small chip in the wind screen

Pass 10 Jan 2025 102,744 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 102,744 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 100,305 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 96,802 miles

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

service spanner on

Fail 24 Dec 2022 96,802 miles

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

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

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

service spanner on

Pass 19 Jan 2022 92,954 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 92,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 83,303 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers split

Fail 29 Oct 2020 83,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

brake and clutch pedal rubbers split

Pass 12 Oct 2019 72,201 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 72,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 58,786 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 58,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 45,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 29,008 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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FJ63 FWL is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FJ63 FWL, 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 FJ63 FWL registered?

FJ63 FWL is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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