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SJ13 MZV

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,145 mi
Last recorded47,145 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 MZV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 47,145 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 47,145 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 43,136 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 43,134 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle POOR (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 38,567 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 33,765 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 33,746 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 33,746 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 29,892 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 29,889 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 23,725 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 23,725 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 19,186 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 15,095 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyres slightly cracking/perished

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 28 Mar 2017 11,930 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 9,302 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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SJ13 MZV is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 899cc petrol 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 SJ13 MZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ13 MZV registered?

SJ13 MZV is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 May 2013.

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