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G8 LUV

2013 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,991 mi
Last recorded111,991 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 LUV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 111,991 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2025 111,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 104,123 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 96,565 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 88,643 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2021 81,439 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 81,438 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 75,674 miles

Both front tyres worn off badly inner edge

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

Handbrake just met requirements 18%

Fail 12 Oct 2020 75,674 miles

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

Both front tyres worn off badly inner edge

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

Handbrake just met requirements 18%

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 69,700 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 68,912 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 62,222 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 53,539 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 47,098 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,837 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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G8 LUV 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 80%.

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 G8 LUV, 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 G8 LUV registered?

G8 LUV is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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