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AU13 GYC

2013 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,852 mi
Last recorded86,852 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 GYC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 86,852 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2026 85,645 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 77,306 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 77,306 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 70,638 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 70,637 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S/F AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction WIPERS NOT PARKING (3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding REAR BRAKES (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively fluctuating FRONT BRAKE DISCS (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2022 68,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 68,396 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 64,924 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 across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 62,104 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 62,104 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 57,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs wearing

Pass 18 Sep 2018 47,769 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 36,170 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 26,638 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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AU13 GYC is a 2013 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AU13 GYC, 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 AU13 GYC registered?

AU13 GYC is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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