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SD63 XVU

2013 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,838 mi
Last recorded74,838 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD63 XVU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 74,838 miles

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

slight play in steering rack and joints

Pass 1 Mar 2025 72,573 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 68,062 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 60,391 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 60,930 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 48,769 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to legal limit and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 48,769 miles

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

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Both rear shockers excessively corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside front wheel binding slightly

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to legal limit and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 42,418 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 38,809 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 38,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 31,768 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 25,027 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 25,027 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 16,754 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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SD63 XVU is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 SD63 XVU, 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 SD63 XVU registered?

SD63 XVU is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 October 2013.

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