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LW51 ZAC

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests44 (30 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

211,718 mi
Last recorded211,718 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 ZAC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

30 pass 14 fail
Fail 26 May 2026 211,718 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2026 86,269 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw In Shoulder (unrepairable area) 205/40R17

Fail 11 Feb 2026 86,239 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/40r17

Fail 18 Oct 2025 86,236 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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 provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 209,617 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 83,580 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 201,622 miles

Central Front Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2024 201,519 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Central Front Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 76,271 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 191,575 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 191,575 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 73,548 miles

Exhaust noisy Sports aftermarket exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 185,040 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 185,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 185,029 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front shock slight play

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

battery light is on

Pass 26 Jul 2021 60,882 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 60,882 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 57,144 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 182,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear of front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2020 179,930 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 51,996 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 170,279 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 47,800 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 47,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2018 156,088 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 156,087 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 42,504 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 34,073 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

n/s/r tyre 2mm and cracking between treads

Pass 23 Aug 2017 144,927 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cut .

Fail 19 Aug 2017 144,814 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cut .

Pass 17 Sep 2016 23,571 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 132,197 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both lights have low output due to scratched lenses (1.7.5a)

Offside Front seat if difficult to move forwards and backwards.

Fail 9 Aug 2016 132,197 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both lights have low output due to scratched lenses (1.7.5a)

Offside Front seat if difficult to move forwards and backwards.

Offside Rear slight bad earth on light unit

Pass 7 Aug 2015 122,526 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 115,439 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 115,439 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2013 106,527 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 95,990 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011
Pass 2 Aug 2010 75,107 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 63,862 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 63,862 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 53,209 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 43,766 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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LW51 ZAC is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LW51 ZAC, 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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LW51 ZAC is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 September 2013.

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