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NL13 XFX

2013 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,067 mi
Last recorded87,067 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 XFX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 87,067 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 77,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 4mm worn smooth inner edge 195/55X16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall scuffed , cracking and perished 195/55X16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear door lower panel missing ( no sharp edges )

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 4mm worn smooth inner edge 195/55X16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 77,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Brake flexi hose split and ripped (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 4mm worn smooth inner edge 195/55X16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall scuffed , cracking and perished 195/55X16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear door lower panel missing ( no sharp edges )

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 4mm worn smooth inner edge 195/55X16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 66,963 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The pipe running across the rear axle is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 59,140 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper bushes are worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 59,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn The rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.40 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 42,727 miles

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

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 18 Jul 2019 31,186 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 29,901 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 29,884 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 26,673 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 22,151 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 22,151 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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 XFX is a 2013 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XFX, 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 XFX registered?

NL13 XFX is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 May 2013.

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