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BV13 GZF

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,668 mi
Last recorded89,668 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 GZF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 89,668 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 89,668 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 84,988 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 84,982 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 80,680 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 80,542 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link , upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 73,221 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 68,500 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 62,326 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 61,846 miles

second hand parts used for repair

Fail 24 Nov 2020 61,841 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 51,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 45,332 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has slight bulge in outside wall

Pass 31 Mar 2017 41,572 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some items

Pass 7 Apr 2016 32,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted

wheel trims fitted

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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BV13 GZF is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BV13 GZF, 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 BV13 GZF registered?

BV13 GZF is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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