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AU13 HCY

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,856 mi
Last recorded127,856 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 HCY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 127,856 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 127,099 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating FRONT BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Position lamp not working FRONT BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 103,147 miles

Front Both headlamps have brackets broken but secure in place

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

Lower under cover fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing loose slightly bracket broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 102,872 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Both headlamps have brackets broken but secure in place

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

Lower under cover fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing loose slightly bracket broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 93,100 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side rear (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 93,100 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side rear (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 83,161 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 69,007 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 64,193 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to wear limits and worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 57,669 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 54,053 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN

Pass 18 May 2017 49,307 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2016 43,104 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre un repairable (4.1.E.1)

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 HCY is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 899cc petrol 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 AU13 HCY, 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 HCY registered?

AU13 HCY is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is AU13 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 HCY 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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