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BT05 MAX

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,477 mi
Last recorded102,477 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 MAX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 102,477 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Jul 2026 102,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm), and worn on inner edge. Advise very regular checks or to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jul 2025 96,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. Advise to change with next set of pads. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 96,337 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Also dust cover split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. Advise to change with next set of pads. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides 2-3mm approx. Advise very regular checks or to change. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 88,014 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides 3-4mm approx. Advise regular checks. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 88,014 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides 3-4mm approx. Advise regular checks. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 80,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped advise to change with next set of brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides at top and bottom of coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides slight at top and bottom of coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 80,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end bearing worn and exessive play detected between rack shaft and casing (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped advise to change with next set of brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides at top and bottom of coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn badly on inner edges and VERY close to limits advise to change asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides slight at top and bottom of coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 80,258 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 inner and slight wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel, slightly binding, pit check

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 75,413 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 75,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 52,446 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 52,445 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 38,031 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 38,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 20,116 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 11,852 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 11,445 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted restricting full seat belt inspection

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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BT05 MAX is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BT05 MAX, 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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BT05 MAX is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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