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2013 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,118 mi
Last recorded118,118 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV13 BFL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 118,118 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s + n/s deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s + n/s

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s + n/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2025 109,780 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 102,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 102,765 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 95,822 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 95,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 90,222 miles

Front suspension creaks

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

Rear shocks heavily corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2022 90,222 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension creaks

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear shocks heavily corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 82,266 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 82,264 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 73,962 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 63,672 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 52,289 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 41,109 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 37,027 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 29,373 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of rear belts

Fail 19 Mar 2016 29,191 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of rear belts

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 BFL is a 2013 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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