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SL13 VSC

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,439 mi
Last recorded84,439 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 VSC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 84,439 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 84,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 80,509 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 80,509 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 75,148 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 75,148 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 71,081 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 71,081 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 65,836 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 65,836 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 57,893 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 57,893 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 48,557 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 48,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 38,616 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 30,648 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 22,201 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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 VSC is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red 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 SL13 VSC, 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 VSC is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 July 2013.

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