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ML54 DJS

2013 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,049 mi
Last recorded156,049 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 DJS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 156,049 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive On gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe across the rear axle is heavily corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2026 155,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted to non-LED light unit. (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pedal spongey.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive On gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe across the rear axle is heavily corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 137,191 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 137,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 111,213 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 105,200 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 96,802 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 96,673 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 87,990 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 79,502 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 70,731 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 63,893 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 63,893 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 54,548 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 39,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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ML54 DJS is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ML54 DJS, 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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ML54 DJS is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 January 2013.

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