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SK13 DSX

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,669 mi
Last recorded89,669 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK13 DSX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 89,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Drop link has slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Strut top mount has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Drop link has slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 83,543 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 83,500 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both outer (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 81,267 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays/covers fitted.

Pass 15 Jun 2022 79,078 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 79,706 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 77,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 77,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber missing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 68,659 miles

Nearside Front day light running lamp deteriorated/dull

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + outer sidewall slightly damaged/cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + inner sidewall slightly damaged/cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Jul 2020 68,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front day light running lamp deteriorated/dull

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + inner sidewall slightly damaged/cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

both rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jul 2019 57,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded

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

horn could sound better

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Jul 2019 57,940 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + slight damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded

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

coolant level low

horn could sound better

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jul 2018 45,540 miles

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

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Jul 2017 36,572 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 36,572 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 29,544 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

offside rear tyre inner sidewall badly cracked

under-trays fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2016 29,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall badly cracked

under-trays fitted

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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SK13 DSX is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 899cc 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 SK13 DSX, 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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SK13 DSX is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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