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SL13 ZYU

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,879 mi
Last recorded85,879 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 ZYU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 85,879 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 85,879 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 75,808 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 75,808 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 66,376 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 58,280 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

oil leak from top of engine

Pass 3 Aug 2022 49,822 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 41,155 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 36,942 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 36,940 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front brake retaining clip missing

Pass 8 Apr 2019 33,359 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 30,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 30,519 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 26,491 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 15,969 miles

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

both front tyres are bald on outer

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 ZYU is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

SL13 ZYU is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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