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LC63 DFL

2013 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,968 mi
Last recorded161,968 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC63 DFL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 161,968 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 161,968 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 147,495 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 123,740 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 101,040 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 101,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 91,131 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 91,131 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 83,260 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low, advise wheel removal/assessment (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated losing grease, advise replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under shields fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2021 83,260 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low, advise wheel removal/assessment (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated losing grease, advise replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under shields fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 77,501 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 72,004 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 56,641 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

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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LC63 DFL is a 2013 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LC63 DFL, 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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LC63 DFL is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 December 2013.

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