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ML13 LFZ

2013 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,542 mi
Last recorded90,542 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML13 LFZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 90,542 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 83,614 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 83,614 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 81,423 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 81,421 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 72,816 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 60,305 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 60,305 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2022 58,131 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 51,278 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 51,278 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 45,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs Developing Slight Scoring On Inner & Outer Faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 39,700 miles

Engine Under Tray Fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2018 39,700 miles

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

Engine Under Tray Fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 27,119 miles

Both Rear Tyres Have Slight Cracking Developing On Outer Tread Edges

O/S/F Tyre & O/S/R Tyre Both Have Slight Slices In Outer Walls

Pass 16 Apr 2016 12,636 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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ML13 LFZ is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ML13 LFZ, 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 ML13 LFZ registered?

ML13 LFZ is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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