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SA13 HGZ

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,835 mi
Last recorded86,835 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA13 HGZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 86,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fronr radiator support panel corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2026 86,834 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer holed on top (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fronr radiator support panel corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2025 76,643 miles

Slight leak from front exhaust

Fail 11 Feb 2025 76,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight leak from front exhaust

Pass 20 Feb 2024 68,769 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 65,193 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 65,193 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 59,682 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim edge slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 59,682 miles

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim edge slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 51,905 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 47,720 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 47,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords back bush (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 37,271 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 32,880 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 27,536 miles

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted covering underside components.

Fail 6 Mar 2017 27,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted covering underside components.

Pass 3 Apr 2016 24,069 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 HGZ is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SA13 HGZ, 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 HGZ registered?

SA13 HGZ is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 June 2013.

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