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SC13 TFN

2013 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,536 mi
Last recorded84,536 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC13 TFN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 84,536 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner & outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 78,139 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2024 72,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 72,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 66,305 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 60,590 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 55,188 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both casing's corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 55,188 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both casing's corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 48,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 48,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 39,327 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 36,339 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 36,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 31,176 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 31,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 26,245 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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SC13 TFN is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SC13 TFN, 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 SC13 TFN registered?

SC13 TFN is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 July 2013.

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