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MC13 ARA

2013 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,181 mi
Last recorded78,181 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC13 ARA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 78,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2026 52,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 58,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 46,492 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 44,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 44,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 42,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 41,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2020 39,929 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 38,442 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 35,868 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Aug 2017 33,767 miles

stone chip in screen outside swept area

Fail 8 Aug 2017 33,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

stone chip in screen outside swept area

Pass 8 Aug 2016 30,475 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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MC13 ARA is a 2013 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MC13 ARA, 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 MC13 ARA registered?

MC13 ARA is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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