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SA13 CWU

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,954 mi
Last recorded71,954 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA13 CWU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 71,954 miles

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

Nearside Front strut top mount sticky in operation

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion at flexible hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle at securing clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 3 Sep 2025 65,637 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 65,630 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamps and sleeve heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 62,246 miles

Central to rear exhaust clamp corroded

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 62,239 miles

Service brake excessively binding rear brake bind after carring out brake test (1.2.1 (f))

Central to rear exhaust clamp corroded

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 55,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 48,681 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front wiper linkage insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2022 48,550 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front wiper linkage insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2021 44,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 42,857 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 41,285 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 39,110 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 39,110 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 31,331 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 25,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 19,358 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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SA13 CWU is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA13 CWU, 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 SA13 CWU registered?

SA13 CWU is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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