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PO13 TFY

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,832 mi
Last recorded158,832 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO13 TFY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 158,832 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 158,830 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 153,220 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 153,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 137,445 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE DOWN TO 3MM BUT CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

SLIGHT NOISE FROM O/S/F TOP SHOCK MOUNTING BUT NO PLAY ON TEST

Fail 3 Apr 2024 137,445 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE DOWN TO 3MM BUT CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

SLIGHT NOISE FROM O/S/F TOP SHOCK MOUNTING BUT NO PLAY ON TEST

Pass 11 Apr 2023 120,617 miles

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

Offside Front TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

Pass 11 Apr 2022 103,574 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 103,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 86,738 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 3MM ON INNER AND OUTER PART OF TYRE

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 71,373 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

VERY SLIGHT LIP ON N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS

Pass 19 Dec 2018 56,083 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Jan 2018 36,071 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 19,279 miles

under tray fitted.

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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PO13 TFY is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 899cc petrol 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 PO13 TFY, 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 PO13 TFY registered?

PO13 TFY is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is PO13 TFY safe to buy?

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