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EF13 VCA

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1618cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,814 mi
Last recorded75,814 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 VCA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,618cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 75,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 75,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tyread 205/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 71,865 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 65,610 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 65,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 59,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2023 59,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 53,708 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres are stretched on wheel rims indicating incorrect size fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2021 48,697 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 44,973 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 41,642 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage On steering rack . (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 41,642 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage On steering rack . (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 34,318 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 27,361 miles

both rear tyres cracking in between the tread (nsr trye has a nail in the tread)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 27,298 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 205/40/18 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 205/40/18 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking in between the tread (nsr trye has a nail in the tread)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 21,472 miles

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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EF13 VCA is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,618cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EF13 VCA, 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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EF13 VCA is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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