CarVerify

Free Car Check

DK13 VGR

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

42,714 mi
Last recorded42,714 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK13 VGR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 42,714 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 42,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Empty on arrival (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing, inadequate repair in place (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 40,598 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre heavily perished,Multiple deep cuts, No cords showing at time of test, early signs of structure failure 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre heavily perished,Multiple deep cuts, No cords showing at time of test, early signs of structure failure 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 40,591 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre heavily perished,Multiple deep cuts, No cords showing at time of test, early signs of structure failure 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre heavily perished,Multiple deep cuts, No cords showing at time of test, early signs of structure failure 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 37,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 37,602 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass damage (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 33,959 miles

Central Exhaust noisy whining noise intermittent centre silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracks inner tread lines + outer shoulder 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread /no cords visible 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 33,959 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust noisy whining noise intermittent centre silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracks inner tread lines + outer shoulder 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread /no cords visible 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 31,020 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 30,989 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 27,470 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 27,470 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 25,182 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 25,182 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 22,065 miles

Offside Front day time lamp inop

Pass 26 Feb 2018 78,500 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 78,500 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 14,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

Fail 27 Feb 2017 14,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

Pass 16 Mar 2016 107,782 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 10,774 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DK13 VGR is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 DK13 VGR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK13 VGR?

You can check the full history of DK13 VGR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DK13 VGR registered?

DK13 VGR is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is DK13 VGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK13 VGR shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK13 VGR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DK13 VGR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.