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GF13 LZL

2013 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,600 mi
Last recorded109,600 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF13 LZL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 109,600 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 109,599 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 106,217 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 106,214 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 102,911 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 102,911 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip dim not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 98,880 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 98,880 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 95,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 82,773 miles

coolant level low

Pass 26 Jun 2019 72,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 72,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 62,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2017 45,586 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 34,434 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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GF13 LZL is a 2013 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF13 LZL, 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 GF13 LZL registered?

GF13 LZL is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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