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SL13 ACJ

2013 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,097 mi
Last recorded95,097 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 ACJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 95,097 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 90,402 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 82,931 miles

Front shock absorber shrouds deteriorated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2024 82,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also slightly perished 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front shock absorber shrouds deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 72,610 miles

Front shock absorber shrouds deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2023 72,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb possibly fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper arms not set correctly - Hitting scuttle panel and not clearing whole screen. Blades also smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (ii))

Auxiliary belt noisy

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front shock absorber shrouds deteriorated

Key battery low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Service light on

Pass 2 Mar 2022 61,462 miles

Front shocker shrouds deteriorated

Rear shocker casings heavily corroded

Service light on

Fail 2 Mar 2022 61,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front shocker shrouds deteriorated

Rear shocker casings heavily corroded

Service light on

Pass 16 Mar 2021 55,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Service light on

Fail 16 Mar 2021 55,159 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also perished (2013) 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Service light on

Pass 29 Feb 2020 46,633 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 39,613 miles

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

spanner light illuminated

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2019 39,613 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

spanner light illuminated

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 30,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit,worn outside edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 24,794 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 24,794 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 17,407 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 17,407 miles

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

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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SL13 ACJ is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SL13 ACJ, 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 SL13 ACJ registered?

SL13 ACJ is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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