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BT13 VVN

2013 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,625 mi
Last recorded133,625 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 VVN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 133,625 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 133,625 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 127,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 118,748 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 118,726 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT

Pass 30 Mar 2023 109,963 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 109,963 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 104,293 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 96,452 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Washer fluid output is weak

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Some lead and lag on brakes

Fail 6 Apr 2021 96,452 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Washer fluid output is weak

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Some lead and lag on brakes

Pass 18 May 2020 90,297 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2020 90,297 miles

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ((both)) nsf also slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ((both)) Also close to limit (205-45-17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant below minimum (bottle empty)

Pass 24 Apr 2019 80,325 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 66,941 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2017 52,022 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2017 51,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2016 38,543 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 38,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BT13 VVN is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red 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 BT13 VVN, 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 BT13 VVN registered?

BT13 VVN is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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