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LY13 NLK

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,911 mi
Last recorded61,911 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY13 NLK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 61,911 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arms need adjusting (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 61,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arms need adjusting (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant level low

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2025 57,626 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 51,606 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 51,599 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 46,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 POLISH LENS. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective X2 AND WIPER ARMS PARKING TOO LOW. RECOMMEND ADJUSTMENT. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 46,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 POLISH LENS. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective X2 AND WIPER ARMS PARKING TOO LOW. RECOMMEND ADJUSTMENT. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUTS IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 42,475 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 40,282 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 36,357 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 28,538 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 22,002 miles

Front both tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front slight noise from wheel bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2016 14,317 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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LY13 NLK is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol 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 LY13 NLK, 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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LY13 NLK is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 August 2013.

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