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BV13 YKB

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,497 mi
Last recorded75,497 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 YKB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 75,497 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 75,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

coolant low

Pass 11 Feb 2025 65,972 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where they clip in (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 65,970 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where they clip in (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 58,012 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 17 Feb 2023 58,006 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 48,842 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 41,620 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 41,619 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2020 34,805 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 25,897 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2018 20,399 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 15,883 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 14,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn,recommend changing

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 YKB is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKB, 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 YKB registered?

BV13 YKB is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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