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HV13 BCU

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,079 mi
Last recorded94,079 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV13 BCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 94,079 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 86,450 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 86,450 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2024 84,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2023 79,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 75,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various - Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides dust cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 75,401 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various - Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides dust cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 68,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 25 Mar 2021 68,859 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil pressure switch leaking

Travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Mar 2020 64,366 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 53,041 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 53,041 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 45,828 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 45,828 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,913 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 26,338 miles

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

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

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

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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HV13 BCU is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black 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 HV13 BCU, 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 HV13 BCU registered?

HV13 BCU is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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