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MB13 RAG

2018 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,121 mi
Last recorded58,121 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Renault Clio32,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB13 RAG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 58,121 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 58,121 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2026 120,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working.

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

oil leak at sump

Pass 15 Dec 2025 54,889 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 110,238 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 46,259 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 105,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working.

Pass 3 Jan 2024 36,534 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 36,534 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 101,638 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 101,632 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2022 25,575 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 25,575 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 95,831 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 95,831 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 17,219 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 86,985 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive 3 litres of oil added before emmisions test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 86,985 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive 3 litres of oil added before emmisions test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 72,716 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 72,716 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 59,113 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 46,571 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 33,107 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 29,427 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 29,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 22,116 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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MB13 RAG is a 2018 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2018 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 32,897 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 MB13 RAG, 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 8 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MB13 RAG is a 2018 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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