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SP13 XXZ

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,450 mi
Last recorded76,450 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP13 XXZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 76,450 miles

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

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FERRULES NEAR SIDE REAR AXLE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 76,450 miles

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

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FERRULES NEAR SIDE REAR AXLE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 73,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost through to the cords on the inner edge, also damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge almost through to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 73,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded In the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost through to the cords on the inner edge, also damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Also wearing on the inner edge almost through to the cords (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 71,042 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 70,004 miles

battery light on dash

nearside mirror outer cover missing

Fail 17 Mar 2023 69,996 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Sound deadening material insecure wheel arch (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

battery light on dash

nearside mirror outer cover missing

Pass 17 Dec 2021 61,520 miles

body work damaged nearside rear

nearside mirror outer case missing

Fail 3 Dec 2021 61,518 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush of front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

body work damaged nearside rear

nearside mirror outer case missing

Pass 5 Nov 2020 48,232 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror backing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 48,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror backing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 31,788 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 30,621 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 27,516 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak rocker cover area ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 23,134 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 17,166 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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SP13 XXZ is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP13 XXZ, 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 SP13 XXZ registered?

SP13 XXZ is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 April 2013.

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