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CV13 GZL

2013 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,527 mi
Last recorded122,527 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 GZL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 122,527 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 112,170 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment handbrake travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 100,366 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 100,363 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2023 93,300 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 87,573 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 85,825 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 84,802 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 84,802 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 82,875 miles

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2020 82,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2019 75,657 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 75,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (BOTH) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 65,634 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 56,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside worn inner edges 3/4 rule (4.1.E.1)

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering many prescribed areas.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 44,420 miles

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

under tray and engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

Fail 22 Mar 2016 44,419 miles

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

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

under tray and engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

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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CV13 GZL is a 2013 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CV13 GZL, 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 CV13 GZL registered?

CV13 GZL is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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