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G23 JBF

2013 Renault Clio

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,359 mi
Last recorded88,359 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 JBF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 88,359 miles

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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant level low,topped, reservoir bottle cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2025 84,026 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 84,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 79,924 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 24,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2017 24,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick will require discs (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 18,594 miles

bottom covers fitted

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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G23 JBF is a 2013 Renault Clio in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G23 JBF, 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 G23 JBF registered?

G23 JBF is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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