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R5 XLC

2013 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1618cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,063 mi
Last recorded86,063 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 XLC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,618cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 86,063 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 86,063 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 78,426 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 78,429 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 69,560 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 65,177 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S N/S (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 51,732 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 48,070 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 43,556 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 39,355 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 29,305 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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R5 XLC is a 2013 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,618cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R5 XLC, 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 R5 XLC registered?

R5 XLC is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is R5 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 XLC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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