CarVerify

Free Car Check

GF13 OEL

2013 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,463 mi
Last recorded87,463 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationGF13 OEL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourGrey
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 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 87,463 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 87,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

water leak on engine

Pass 12 Aug 2025 77,902 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 65,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 64,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 2mm and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 58,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded worn close on limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shocks corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres cracking in outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 58,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded worn close on limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shocks corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres cracking in outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 50,729 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault rear light hazard to side (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shocks corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 50,728 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault rear light hazard to side (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shocks corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 45,196 miles

nsf rim buckled

slight earth fault rear hazard to side / rear shocks corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2020 45,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid like gel (3.5 (a))

nsf rim buckled

slight earth fault rear hazard to side / rear shocks corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 35,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres ON LIMIT / nsr tyre edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

play osf rack arm

Pass 22 May 2018 24,433 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 24,433 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

osr tyre puntured

Pass 24 May 2017 13,384 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 9,420 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
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

GF13 OEL is a 2013 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc 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 GF13 OEL, 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 GF13 OEL?

You can check the full history of GF13 OEL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GF13 OEL registered?

GF13 OEL is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is GF13 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF13 OEL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF13 OEL 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 GF13 OEL. 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.