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ML13 LFN

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,435 mi
Last recorded67,435 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML13 LFN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 67,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner arch liner loose

Rear shock absorber casing rusty

Fail 7 May 2026 67,399 miles

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

Offside Front inner arch liner loose

Rear shock absorber casing rusty

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 64,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 64,194 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 59,162 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 59,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 54,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 48,984 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 48,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 40,803 miles

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 24 May 2019 32,831 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 26,737 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 26,737 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 21,663 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)

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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ML13 LFN is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ML13 LFN, 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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ML13 LFN is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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