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PF13 FDA

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,862 mi
Last recorded119,862 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF13 FDA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 119,862 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2026 119,862 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 195 50 16 (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Park brake imbalance

Pass 11 Sep 2025 110,537 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted

service light on

Fail 6 Sep 2025 110,537 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil misting and heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Offside Front shock needs attention

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil misting and heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

service light on

Pass 11 Sep 2024 101,237 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2024 101,172 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 93,561 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 93,555 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both side (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative

Offside Front Mud guard flap not secure properly

Service light on

Unable to inspect seat and seat belts, Both side rear and rear centre, Items stored on the seats

Pass 2 Sep 2022 88,330 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 88,330 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 78,469 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 71,378 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 69,235 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 69,235 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 56,463 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 45,153 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 45,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both wiper blades damaged

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 32,278 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 19,900 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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PF13 FDA is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PF13 FDA, 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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PF13 FDA is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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