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FJ63 FVU

2013 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,050 mi
Last recorded123,050 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ63 FVU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 123,050 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 109,022 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 108,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel

Pass 27 Jun 2024 91,908 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low

handbrake travel

Fail 27 Jun 2024 91,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low

handbrake travel

Pass 19 Jun 2023 82,753 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 82,752 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 76,588 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 71,727 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 71,727 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 68,859 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 68,859 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 65,077 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 65,077 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 60,015 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,382 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 53,476 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3m and worn low on inner edge

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

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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FJ63 FVU is a 2013 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FJ63 FVU, 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 FJ63 FVU registered?

FJ63 FVU is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 December 2013.

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