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HV63 DFZ

2013 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,875 mi
Last recorded78,875 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV63 DFZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 78,875 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 78,842 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 75,499 miles

handbrake adjustment requires slight adjustment

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2023 70,698 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Rear slight brake imbalance

Pass 4 Oct 2022 64,856 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test smelly and phone holder on screen ()

Offside Front inner wheel arch cover loose

Fail 4 Oct 2022 64,856 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test smelly and phone holder on screen ()

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch cover loose

Pass 6 Oct 2021 59,042 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 59,042 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 53,135 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 53,135 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 49,590 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 43,749 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CLOSE TO LIMIT

BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTTER EDGE WEAR

BOTH REAR TYRES S/AGE CRACKING

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 37,858 miles

s/lip on both front brake discs

Pass 30 Sep 2016 29,187 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 29,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HV63 DFZ is a 2013 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV63 DFZ, 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 HV63 DFZ registered?

HV63 DFZ is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 October 2013.

Is HV63 DFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV63 DFZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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