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SD13 BVU

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,240 mi
Last recorded130,240 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD13 BVU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 130,240 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 114,337 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 105,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2023 98,235 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 98,235 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 88,289 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Oct 2022 88,289 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2021 78,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 78,209 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (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))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 27 Oct 2020 72,005 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 71,752 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 59,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 59,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,033 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 44,029 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 30,406 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

coolant low

nearside rear tyre cracked outer edge and wall

offside rear tyre cracked outer edge and wall + nail in tyre

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2017 30,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

coolant low

nearside rear tyre cracked outer edge and wall

offside rear tyre cracked outer edge and wall + nail in tyre

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 18,289 miles

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

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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SD13 BVU is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 899cc 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 SD13 BVU, 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 SD13 BVU registered?

SD13 BVU is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 April 2013.

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