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V55 OSE

2013 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

98,188 mi
Last recorded98,188 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 OSE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 98,188 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2026 98,186 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2025 93,317 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 93,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 86,586 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 86,586 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 80,988 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 80,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 72,953 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 72,935 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 65,508 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 62,575 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 62,506 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 51,449 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam

Fail 1 Apr 2019 51,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 41,618 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2018 41,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 30,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 30,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 24,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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V55 OSE is a 2013 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V55 OSE, 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 V55 OSE registered?

V55 OSE is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 September 2013.

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