2013 Renault Clio · 68,004 MOT tests
2013 Renault Clio reliability
2013 Renault Clios fail 42% of first MOT tests, 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 24 Clio years (68,004 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Clios: 43.1%)
- 42%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Clios: 43.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 42% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 69,152
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 68,004
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 62% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 61% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 8.3% of tests fail here (193% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Renault Clio
Fail rate by area
- Suspension18.5%
- Lights and electrics13.7%
- Brakes13.6%
- Tyres8.5%
- Body, chassis and structure8.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 9.11%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.31%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.46%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.19%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Service brake excessively binding 3.17%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.65%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.93%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.61%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.67%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.41%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.76%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (4.1%)
Other years
Every Renault Clio year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Renault Clio reliable?
2013 Renault Clios fail 42% of first MOT tests, 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 24 Clio years (68,004 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Renault Clio MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (9.11% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5.31% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.46% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Renault Clio have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Renault Clio shows 69,152 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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