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J98 CFP

2013 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,939 mi
Last recorded158,939 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ98 CFP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 158,939 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 151,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 151,501 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 133,905 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 133,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2023 125,888 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 125,802 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))

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 14 Mar 2022 119,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs black .pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 119,501 miles

Central Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205.45.17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs black .pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 113,417 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 102,220 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 86,711 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 68,703 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 56,127 miles

front brakes getting low

Pass 23 Apr 2016 43,641 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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J98 CFP is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red 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 J98 CFP, 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 J98 CFP registered?

J98 CFP is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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