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NL13 VGJ

2013 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,630 mi
Last recorded131,630 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 VGJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 131,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 126,770 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 126,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 115,090 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 115,086 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2022 110,184 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 110,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 102,992 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark On minimum. (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 Bald on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 102,992 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark On minimum. (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 90,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER TREAD 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 78,851 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))

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 66,493 miles

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

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 Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2017 57,106 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 57,105 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 53,111 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

offside rear park brake effort low,advise check

Pass 19 Mar 2016 46,725 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 VGJ is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 VGJ, 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 VGJ registered?

NL13 VGJ is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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