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AY13 BXE

2013 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,353 mi
Last recorded76,353 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 BXE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 76,353 miles

see vt30 document

Fail 14 Mar 2026 76,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached front bumper trims loose-splash guards loose x2 (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached front bumper undertrim loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

osf tyre tread uneven wear-front tyre walls cut,brakes imbalanced,service overdue alert on,suspension-brakes-running gear rusting,car needs a fabric valet

screen marked,bupers-bodywork neglected,osr belt fraying,os headlight bulb pattern poor,coolant minimum,front brake discs rusting-pitting,bearings-brakes noisy,osf brake pipe rusting

Pass 1 Feb 2025 63,095 miles

osr belt fraying,battery low,osr indicator colour fade,osf brake pipe,nsf brake wire loose,tyres diff size-cracking-tyre treads bulging

Pass 24 Nov 2023 61,914 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 61,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitment issue and then reset aims before retest (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front os-close too disc lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

antifreeze-coolant low,service overdue,front-rear tyre sizes different,rear tyre treads bulging-osr wall cracking,driveshaft noisy,running gear rusting

Pass 2 Nov 2022 54,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 54,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 49,583 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 49,579 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 47,840 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 47,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 42,817 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 42,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 31,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 19,839 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 15,618 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 15,618 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 9,374 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring items

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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AY13 BXE is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AY13 BXE, 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 AY13 BXE registered?

AY13 BXE is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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