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PS61 RDS

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,917 mi
Last recorded84,917 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS61 RDS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 84,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 84,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 79,196 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 76,026 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 75,228 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 62,780 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 60,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened unable to fully inspect pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bonnet strut weak

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated notchy (1.1.6 (d))

Rear 2 x shocks corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2020 60,260 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened unable to fully inspect pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bonnet strut weak

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated notchy (1.1.6 (d))

Rear 2 x shocks corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 54,288 miles

Front bonnet strut weak

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

Pass 30 May 2018 46,269 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 46,269 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 35,810 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 35,810 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 27,529 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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PS61 RDS is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PS61 RDS, 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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PS61 RDS is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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