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SP13 XYU

2013 Renault Clio

Yellow Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,822 mi
Last recorded52,822 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP13 XYU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 52,822 miles

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 52,822 miles

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 50,757 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 50,346 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 48,938 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 48,132 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 48,130 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 47,412 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 47,412 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 39,626 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 33,339 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 27,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has several cuts on the sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on the sidewall

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 22,885 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 XYU is a 2013 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

SP13 XYU is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is SP13 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP13 XYU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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