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PJ63 VSL

2013 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,679 mi
Last recorded171,679 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ63 VSL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 171,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 165,598 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 165,598 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 154,889 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 154,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 151,310 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 144,862 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 144,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 132,230 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 118,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 118,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 98,467 miles

N/S Rear tyre cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge check in 3-6 months (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge check in 3-6 months (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 81,950 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 65,246 miles

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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PJ63 VSL is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJ63 VSL, 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 PJ63 VSL registered?

PJ63 VSL is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 December 2013.

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