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HV13 BFJ

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,507 mi
Last recorded120,507 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 120,507 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 120,507 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 118,305 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 118,304 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2024 116,353 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 116,353 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 114,331 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 109,456 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 98,142 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm with edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm with edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 85,194 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 68,391 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 51,655 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 45,205 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 1 Mar 2017 45,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2016 36,241 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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HV13 BFJ is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BFJ, 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 BFJ registered?

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

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