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LIB 279

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,518 mi
Last recorded73,518 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIB 279
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 73,518 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 72,779 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 70,684 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 70,531 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 70,526 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 69,789 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 57,305 miles

Coolant low

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 52,475 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 42,114 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 31,021 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 20,883 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 16,353 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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LIB 279 is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LIB 279, 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 LIB 279 registered?

LIB 279 is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 March 2013.

Is LIB 279 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIB 279 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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