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GK13 LJX

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,001 mi
Last recorded104,001 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK13 LJX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 104,001 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 103,079 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 103,079 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 101,834 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 98,163 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 98,163 miles

Nearside Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 97,221 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 97,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 88,907 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 88,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 75,675 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 75,675 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 59,298 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 59,298 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear box holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 43,084 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 43,040 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 26,229 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 22,983 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges, offside worse

Unable to fully inspect nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat

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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GK13 LJX is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GK13 LJX, 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 GK13 LJX registered?

GK13 LJX is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 April 2013.

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