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AV13 GVJ

2013 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,062 mi
Last recorded153,062 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 GVJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 153,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on /around 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

small chip in screen

Pass 14 Mar 2025 138,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front windscreen has a stone chip

Fail 14 Mar 2025 138,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner 3/4 worn off below min of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front windscreen has a stone chip

Pass 7 Mar 2024 120,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Very Slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Door Not Unlocking With Rest Of Doors, Opens From Inside And Then Works As Intended

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 120,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Very Slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Door Not Unlocking With Rest Of Doors, Opens From Inside And Then Works As Intended

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 102,655 miles

Offside Front stone chip in windscreen glass

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 102,652 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe almost broken off back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front stone chip in windscreen glass

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 86,446 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 73,638 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 73,638 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 66,495 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 60,554 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 50,811 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 43,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 32,777 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AV13 GVJ is a 2013 Renault Clio in Blue with a 899cc 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 AV13 GVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV13 GVJ registered?

AV13 GVJ is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 May 2013.

Is AV13 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV13 GVJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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