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SL13 LFY

2013 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,976 mi
Last recorded95,976 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 95,976 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks casing corrosion starting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 92,510 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 92,510 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front Wipers Stop Half Way Up The Screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 30 May 2025 92,489 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Motor is labored and will stop half way up screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 88,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 88,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber top mountings deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded.

Offside Front Shock absorber top mountings deteriorated.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 84,354 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 84,252 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 78,992 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 71,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 64,642 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 53,078 miles

Nearside Front sidewall has damage

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. plus front left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

signs of oil leak on under tray

Fail 27 Apr 2019 52,787 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front sidewall has damage

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. plus front left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

signs of oil leak on under tray

Pass 8 May 2018 39,130 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 May 2018 39,130 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2017 25,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 25,569 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 17,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 LFY 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 LFY, 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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SL13 LFY is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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