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SB13 MLZ

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

80,318 mi
Last recorded80,318 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 MLZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 80,318 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 77,344 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 77,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 76,702 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 76,702 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2023 72,414 miles

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

Front Lower Radiator support panel corroded but not part of vehicle structure

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2023 72,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 64,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2022 64,395 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 62,776 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 61,310 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 56,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 49,820 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 49,820 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 41,365 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 41,365 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 30,426 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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SB13 MLZ is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc 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 SB13 MLZ, 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 SB13 MLZ registered?

SB13 MLZ is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 June 2013.

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