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SO62 EFC

2013 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,662 mi
Last recorded118,662 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO62 EFC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 118,662 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 118,662 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing 1955016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 114,655 miles

Both front tyres waring unevenly

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Handbrake has little or no reserve travel

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear axle corroded

coolant level low

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 18 Mar 2025 114,655 miles

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

Both front tyres waring unevenly

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Handbrake has little or no reserve travel

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear axle corroded

coolant level low

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 6 Mar 2024 111,822 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 111,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 108,330 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 108,330 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Coolant leak possible radiator ()

Front radiator mount corroded & holed

Pass 8 Aug 2022 106,662 miles

Front Radiator support at front corroded

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 98,399 miles

Centre stop lamp disconnected

Pass 5 Sep 2019 87,151 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 73,583 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 58,125 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 58,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 41,889 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 41,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 29,023 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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SO62 EFC is a 2013 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel 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 SO62 EFC, 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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SO62 EFC is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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