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GN13 VLF

2013 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,659 mi
Last recorded83,659 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN13 VLF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 83,659 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2025 83,590 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 80,749 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 78,768 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 76,916 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 73,135 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 69,728 miles

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

Small chip in the windscreen

Pass 30 Dec 2019 57,444 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 57,371 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 46,499 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 39,594 miles

wipers smeering

Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,873 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GN13 VLF is a 2013 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN13 VLF, 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

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What year was GN13 VLF registered?

GN13 VLF is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is GN13 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN13 VLF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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