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MK13 EBF

2013 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,169 mi
Last recorded101,169 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 EBF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 101,169 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 96,547 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 96,547 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 85,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r wheel slightly hard to rotate by hand

Pass 27 Jan 2023 73,551 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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 27 Jan 2023 73,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Feb 2022 59,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 59,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 43,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 36,889 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 32,163 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 22,780 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 18,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 14,727 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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MK13 EBF is a 2013 Renault Clio in Silver with a 899cc 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 MK13 EBF, 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 MK13 EBF registered?

MK13 EBF is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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The MOT history for MK13 EBF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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