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BU13 YVW

2013 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,449 mi
Last recorded118,449 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 YVW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 118,449 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 118,441 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 114,349 miles

Central Front Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Components

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 108,713 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 108,713 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 101,553 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 101,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 95,796 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 95,639 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 Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2021 86,870 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 86,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2020 79,685 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 71,855 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 67,454 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 67,454 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,039 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 59,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 52,027 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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BU13 YVW 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 BU13 YVW, 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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BU13 YVW is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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