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BU13 YWC

2013 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,445 mi
Last recorded157,445 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 157,445 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 129,302 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 113,133 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 106,050 miles

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

Offside Front wheel arch insecure

chip in windscreen

Fail 26 Apr 2021 106,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front wheel arch insecure

chip in windscreen

Pass 14 May 2020 89,301 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 89,301 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 75,094 miles

Offside Front alloy rim damage inside

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2019 75,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damage

Offside Front alloy rim damage inside

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,204 miles

Engine under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Fail 29 Mar 2018 65,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Completely bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn on inner shoulder (4.1.D.1a)

Engine under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 56,995 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 40,259 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 40,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside+offside (3.5.1g)

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

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 YWC is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YWC, 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 BU13 YWC registered?

BU13 YWC is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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