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RV13 VYC

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,046 mi
Last recorded112,046 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV13 VYC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 112,046 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 110,788 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 110,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 100,768 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 100,768 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 89,476 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 81,829 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 81,667 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2018 73,030 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,892 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,159 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 29,271 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 4 Mar 2016 29,271 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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RV13 VYC is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RV13 VYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV13 VYC registered?

RV13 VYC is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is RV13 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV13 VYC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV13 VYC have outstanding finance?

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