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MF13 LXP

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,156 mi
Last recorded84,156 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF13 LXP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 84,156 miles

Central Front handbrake travel becoming excessive

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and tail pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 84,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central Front handbrake travel becoming excessive

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and tail pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 76,644 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 Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and tail small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front timing chain noise

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 68,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 68,657 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 61,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 56,155 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 51,502 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 48,835 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 45,707 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 45,707 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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 23 Oct 2018 39,659 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 40,107 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 40,107 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 30,264 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 22,662 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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MF13 LXP is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF13 LXP, 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 MF13 LXP registered?

MF13 LXP is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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