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SC13 VRM

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,826 mi
Last recorded75,826 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC13 VRM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 75,826 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 75,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 70,704 miles

Front front subframe has surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorber casings heavily corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 67,685 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 67,685 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer big hole (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch plastic trim fouling flexi brake pipe

Pass 10 Jan 2023 73,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to wear tabs and worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 53,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 48,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 41,144 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 41,143 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 34,810 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 34,810 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 27,986 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 19,318 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on shoulders

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 VRM is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

SC13 VRM is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 July 2013.

Is SC13 VRM safe to buy?

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