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L8 BAJ

2013 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,210 mi
Last recorded97,210 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 BAJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 97,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 92,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 92,289 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 86,660 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 86,619 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2022 79,666 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 79,609 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 73,042 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 67,247 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 61,269 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 54,524 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 44,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also small cuts in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 34,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted

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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L8 BAJ is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L8 BAJ, 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 L8 BAJ registered?

L8 BAJ is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is L8 BAJ safe to buy?

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