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SN13 XFO

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,125 mi
Last recorded89,125 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN13 XFO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 89,125 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 89,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 81,706 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 81,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed excessive play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2025 81,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel arch fouling shock absorber / coil spring

Oil leak, but not excessive At engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 81,614 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel arch fouling shock absorber / coil spring

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

Oil leak, but not excessive At engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 71,549 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 71,546 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to rear brake cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes to rear brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported INSECURE (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 71,492 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to rear brake cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes to rear brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 67,576 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 63,129 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 63,129 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 58,763 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 58,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 54,464 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 54,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 49,585 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 49,585 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 46,183 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 38,340 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 25,009 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 25,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 XFO is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XFO, 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 SN13 XFO registered?

SN13 XFO is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 May 2013.

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