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J31 CLE

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,155 mi
Last recorded89,155 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 CLE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 89,155 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 89,153 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 79,867 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 70,802 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 65,400 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 65,400 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 61,250 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 61,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 56,655 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belt not tested

Fail 23 Aug 2021 56,655 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belt not tested

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 51,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 43,857 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder.

Pass 12 Jul 2018 36,529 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 28,082 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 28,081 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 22,387 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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J31 CLE is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J31 CLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J31 CLE registered?

J31 CLE is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 July 2013.

Is J31 CLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J31 CLE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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