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RFZ 1239

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,959 mi
Last recorded82,959 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFZ 1239
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 82,959 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 78,286 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2024 71,811 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subrame slightly crroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted underneath car not allowing view to some testable components

Fail 16 Sep 2024 71,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subrame slightly crroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slight free-play detected at lever (1.1.6 (d))

undertrays fitted underneath car not allowing view to some testable components

Pass 19 Sep 2023 66,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges and on 3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges and on 3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 66,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges and on 3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges and on 3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 59,665 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 59,665 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2021 51,574 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 48,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 45,117 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 45,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 36,753 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 30,333 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 20,470 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

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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RFZ 1239 is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RFZ 1239, 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 RFZ 1239 registered?

RFZ 1239 is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is RFZ 1239 safe to buy?

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