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JE53 BLU

2013 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,678 mi
Last recorded116,678 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE53 BLU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 116,678 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (upto flexi hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between flexi hose and cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 116,678 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (upto flexi hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between flexi hose and cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 109,935 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to plastic under tray

Fail 20 Jan 2025 109,935 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to plastic under tray

Pass 19 Jan 2024 103,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 103,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 87,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 87,390 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 70,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 61,201 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 61,200 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 58,183 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2019 55,218 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 55,218 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 51,793 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs corroded on the inner edge

front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2017 47,132 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Feb 2016 42,040 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

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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JE53 BLU is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JE53 BLU, 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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JE53 BLU is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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