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HN13 PVF

2013 Renault Clio

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

97,862 mi
Last recorded97,862 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN13 PVF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 97,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2026 97,855 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords Exposed on Inner Edge - 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant Level Below Minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box to Centre Pipe Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 94,432 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant level below minimum

Fail 21 Jan 2025 94,429 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery insecure also terminals loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in clips before wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 10 Nov 2023 91,730 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 91,711 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WITH IN 3/4 TRED (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Oct 2023 91,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 reg lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm inner tread smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 83,807 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 74,132 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 74,132 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 69,177 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 69,176 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 52,787 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 52,787 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle also cannot be opened from inside (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 48,461 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 48,461 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 39,561 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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HN13 PVF is a 2013 Renault Clio in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HN13 PVF, 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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HN13 PVF is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 June 2013.

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