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G8 XGW

2013 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,983 mi
Last recorded89,983 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 89,983 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s/f inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 89,636 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 87,700 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 87,693 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 83,237 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 80,326 miles

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 78,174 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 75,180 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 75,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 65,583 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 65,583 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 42,136 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 38,766 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 28,849 miles

front tyres wearing their inside edges

undertray fitted at the time of test

Fail 12 Sep 2016 28,849 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front tyres wearing their inside edges

undertray fitted at the time of test

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 XGW 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 G8 XGW, 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 XGW registered?

G8 XGW is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 September 2013.

Is G8 XGW safe to buy?

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