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NL13 LWJ

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,046 mi
Last recorded93,046 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 LWJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 93,046 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox drive shaft seal seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 93,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox drive shaft seal seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 82,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 74,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 74,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 67,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats fitted preventing inspection of all rear adult passenger seat belts and seats. ()

Fail 25 Nov 2022 67,189 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade also broken (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats fitted preventing inspection of all rear adult passenger seat belts and seats. ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 58,278 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2020 51,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Nov 2020 51,375 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 May 2019 40,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2019 40,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear inner side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 31,553 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 26,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 20,534 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 20,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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 LWJ is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LWJ, 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 LWJ registered?

NL13 LWJ is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 May 2013.

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