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N88 DNA

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,136 mi
Last recorded104,136 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 DNA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 104,136 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 92,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 92,312 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 76,531 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 68,363 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 68,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 59,047 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking and perished across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking and perished across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sump has slight leak of oil and is corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2022 59,045 miles

Brake performance not tested because of brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system axle brake pipe corroded and leaking fluid (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking and perished across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking and perished across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sump has slight leak of oil and is corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 47,303 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 47,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 38,752 miles

Central Upper high level brake light not working

Engine oil sump is slightly corroded and seeping oil.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has very slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 29,984 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 22,379 miles

Both tyres on nearside of vehicle have slight sidewall damage to outer sidewalls

Pass 9 Mar 2017 15,282 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 12,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight kerbing damage to outer sidewall !

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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N88 DNA is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol 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 N88 DNA, 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 N88 DNA registered?

N88 DNA is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is N88 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N88 DNA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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