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SW13 VHC

2013 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,610 mi
Last recorded104,610 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 VHC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 104,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r, o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both rear shock casings corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 89,992 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 89,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 76,869 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside / Offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 48,638 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 48,638 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner braking surface heavily corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 30,835 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,736 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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SW13 VHC is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW13 VHC, 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 SW13 VHC registered?

SW13 VHC is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 April 2013.

Is SW13 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW13 VHC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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