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HV13 BVL

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,640 mi
Last recorded74,640 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 74,640 miles

Battery warning light on dash

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 74,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery warning light on dash

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 71,461 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 71,461 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 68,436 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 68,436 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 65,450 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 65,405 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 62,653 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 60,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 58,234 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 55,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has damage to the outer sidewall 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 48,611 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 46,504 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 36,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall cut(195/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (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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HV13 BVL 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 BVL, 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 BVL is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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