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NG13 HFL

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,836 mi
Last recorded90,836 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG13 HFL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 90,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 85,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

knocking noise detected but no play found

Fail 7 Aug 2025 85,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

knocking noise detected but no play found

Pass 5 Jul 2024 76,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box approaching change stage (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake travel

Fail 5 Jul 2024 76,611 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box approaching change stage (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake travel

Pass 29 Jun 2023 72,802 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 72,802 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 67,956 miles

Hand brake travel

Noise o/s/f top suspension mount

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

Tracking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 67,956 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Hand brake travel

Noise o/s/f top suspension mount

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

Tracking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 62,892 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 59,560 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 55,146 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings are corroded

Under engine & floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Aug 2019 55,145 miles

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

Both rear shock absorber casings are corroded

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

Under engine & floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Aug 2018 48,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 42,504 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 41,305 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 41,305 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 33,427 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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NG13 HFL is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NG13 HFL, 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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NG13 HFL is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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