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SJ13 TZF

2013 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,505 mi
Last recorded74,505 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 TZF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 74,505 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 74,505 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 73,215 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 73,215 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

heatshield slightly loose

Pass 7 Nov 2023 71,180 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 71,117 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 69,886 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 69,886 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 69,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 67,752 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2021 67,752 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,234 miles

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded at base, plastic cover obscuring view

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/R16, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 65,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 195/55/R16 RSC (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working Wipers not working correctly, sticking and slow moving (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Severely corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded at base, plastic cover obscuring view

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/R16, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 51,757 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 43,061 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 33,522 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 25,804 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 TZF is a 2013 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TZF, 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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SJ13 TZF is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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