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SY13 VFB

2013 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,846 mi
Last recorded134,846 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 VFB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 134,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 118,273 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 113,146 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 103,468 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 87,344 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 81,766 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 81,766 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 71,095 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 62,227 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2018 62,227 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 54,475 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 54,474 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 45,435 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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SY13 VFB is a 2013 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SY13 VFB, 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 SY13 VFB registered?

SY13 VFB is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 May 2013.

Is SY13 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY13 VFB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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