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RJ13 ZHG

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

131,294 mi
Last recorded131,294 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ13 ZHG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 131,294 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 131,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 126,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 126,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 126,697 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 122,583 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 117,696 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 98,665 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 98,665 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 84,827 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 84,827 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 72,607 miles

Front bumper has damage

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear bumper has damage

Pass 25 May 2017 56,443 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 56,440 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 54,352 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 54,352 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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RJ13 ZHG is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RJ13 ZHG, 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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RJ13 ZHG is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 August 2013.

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