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NL13 LVS

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,151 mi
Last recorded66,151 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 LVS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 66,151 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 66,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 61,161 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 61,160 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 58,583 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

handbrake high test limits reached

wiper rack worn

Fail 31 Jan 2024 58,583 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

handbrake high test limits reached

wiper rack worn

Pass 31 Jan 2023 56,026 miles

Rear both shockers corroded

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Fail 31 Jan 2023 56,026 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Rear both shockers corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 51,701 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to ns/front wing an rear door

Pass 6 Feb 2021 47,525 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 44,375 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 39,740 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 35,459 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 35,459 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 28,927 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 22,031 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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NL13 LVS is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol 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 NL13 LVS, 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 NL13 LVS registered?

NL13 LVS is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 May 2013.

Is NL13 LVS safe to buy?

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