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LM13 VDV

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,411 mi
Last recorded92,411 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 VDV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 92,411 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 92,411 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 92,203 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 82,990 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN EDGE

Fail 2 Jul 2025 82,989 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

O/S/F TYRE WORN EDGE

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Pass 23 Jul 2024 77,002 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 68,231 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 68,231 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 61,001 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 53,636 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 46,877 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 42,168 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 42,044 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 34,070 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 34,070 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2016 25,425 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 May 2016 25,419 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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LM13 VDV is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 899cc petrol 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 LM13 VDV, 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 LM13 VDV registered?

LM13 VDV is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 May 2013.

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