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BJ63 ZFV

2013 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,618 mi
Last recorded117,618 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 ZFV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 117,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 117,617 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 109,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 98,844 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted on front suspension

Fail 7 Mar 2024 98,508 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on rear axle to offside brake (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted on front suspension

Pass 15 Mar 2023 88,529 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 88,527 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 78,581 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 78,485 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 69,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2020 62,284 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 62,284 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 53,777 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 44,005 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 30,994 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 26,038 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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BJ63 ZFV is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ63 ZFV, 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 BJ63 ZFV registered?

BJ63 ZFV is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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