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NU13 LBJ

2013 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,528 mi
Last recorded94,528 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU13 LBJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 94,528 miles

Front wiper blades arms are damaged

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under body has bad corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2025 87,681 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 87,681 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 81,907 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 81,903 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 76,073 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 76,070 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 71,100 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 65,866 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 65,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 61,520 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))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 51,469 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 51,469 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 49,322 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 44,624 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 40,555 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 40,555 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 29,395 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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NU13 LBJ is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel 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 NU13 LBJ, 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 NU13 LBJ registered?

NU13 LBJ is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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