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SF63 JCJ

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,345 mi
Last recorded79,345 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF63 JCJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 79,345 miles

Nearside handbrake has low effort

Pass 16 Jan 2025 77,822 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 77,822 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 73,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer case corroded ** strong advise change ** (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer case corroded ** strong advise change ** (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 73,060 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left hand bonded bush split away from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer case corroded ** strong advise change ** (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer case corroded ** strong advise change ** (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 65,612 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 5 Jan 2023 65,612 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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 4 Jan 2022 59,358 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 59,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 53,121 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs - Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 2213, 195/55/16 87H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 2213, 195/55/16 87H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 47,297 miles

Nearside Front Sidewall cracking on nsf tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2019 37,351 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 37,349 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 35,978 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 35,040 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 26,105 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 26,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 26,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 20,225 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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SF63 JCJ is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SF63 JCJ, 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 SF63 JCJ registered?

SF63 JCJ is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is SF63 JCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF63 JCJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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