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SN13 TVZ

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,251 mi
Last recorded97,251 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN13 TVZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 97,251 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 96,678 miles

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

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached O/S/F inner wing cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 82,054 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 82,054 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 75,344 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 75,344 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 63,728 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 23 Nov 2020 53,834 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 44,191 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 44,188 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring wrongly fitted to shock absorber (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 39,916 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 36,624 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 31,814 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 27,195 miles

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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SN13 TVZ is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SN13 TVZ, 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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SN13 TVZ is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 March 2013.

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