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SM13 DXA

2013 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,226 mi
Last recorded98,226 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 DXA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 98,226 miles

All steering & suspension components are corroded

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake is close to no reserve travel

Manufactures covers fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 98,223 miles

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

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

All steering & suspension components are corroded

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Also worn unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake is close to no reserve travel

Manufactures covers fitted

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 91,198 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s+o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

manufacture covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2025 91,198 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s+o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2024 80,304 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 80,304 miles

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2023 69,217 miles

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2022 61,702 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 61,702 miles

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

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 58,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 55,674 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 55,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 48,959 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 40,806 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 40,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 33,676 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 33,654 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205x45x17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 25,085 miles

Both front brake discs wearing thin

Both rear tyres wearing low

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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SM13 DXA is a 2013 Renault Clio in Grey with a 899cc petrol 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 SM13 DXA, 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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SM13 DXA is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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