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NX13 SWJ

2013 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,778 mi
Last recorded55,778 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX13 SWJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 55,778 miles

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

Central Rear exhaust back box repaired with sleeve corroded

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 54,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn borderline and corroded inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear tyre walls badly perished and treads cracking

front tyres badly worn inner edges

Fail 6 Feb 2025 54,447 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn borderline and corroded inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear tyre walls badly perished and treads cracking

front tyres badly worn inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2024 53,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear tyres walls cracking

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 24 Jan 2024 53,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear tyres walls cracking

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 30 May 2022 49,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2022 49,377 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 45,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush pulling away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shocker top notchy with weight off the vehicle

Fail 7 May 2021 45,781 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush pulling away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shocker top notchy with weight off the vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2020 37,512 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 34,606 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 29,077 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 24,361 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 19,107 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 15,118 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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NX13 SWJ is a 2013 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NX13 SWJ, 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 NX13 SWJ registered?

NX13 SWJ is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is NX13 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX13 SWJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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