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MJ63 VRT

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,324 mi
Last recorded81,324 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ63 VRT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 81,324 miles

Front Lower radiator support bracket is heavily corroded. recommend renewal

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 1 Dec 2025 81,323 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower radiator support bracket is heavily corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2024 74,344 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened the front part of two (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear shock absorbers corroded

service massage on

Fail 29 Nov 2024 74,231 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened the front part of two (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear shock absorbers corroded

service massage on

Pass 6 Dec 2023 66,195 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 66,193 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Dec 2022 58,464 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 58,464 miles

Brake performance not tested hydraulic leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 51,660 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective recommend replaced asap (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material recommend replaced 3-4months (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 51,654 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective recommend replaced asap (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material recommend replaced 3-4months (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 46,165 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 46,165 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad low!!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2019 41,483 miles

Front both worn inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace approx 2-3000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 41,425 miles

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

Front both worn inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace approx 2-3000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 32,025 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 25,943 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 17,520 miles

both front tyres near limit

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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MJ63 VRT is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MJ63 VRT, 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 MJ63 VRT registered?

MJ63 VRT is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 November 2013.

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