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PK13 VFC

2013 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,249 mi
Last recorded80,249 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK13 VFC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 80,249 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rears outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 80,588 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s rears outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 80,588 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s rears outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 69,191 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shocker outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 69,191 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shocker outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 65,668 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rears outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 65,668 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rears outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 62,218 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pads half worn

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 59,969 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 57,435 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s rear outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s fronts wearing on edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 57,435 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s rear outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s fronts wearing on edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 52,670 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease but keeping dirt out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 52,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease but keeping dirt out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 46,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 46,315 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 41,720 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 33,945 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 33,945 miles

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

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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PK13 VFC is a 2013 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PK13 VFC, 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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PK13 VFC is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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