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VA51 CCC

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,432 mi
Last recorded79,432 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 CCC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 79,432 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 79,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment 11 clicks (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 75,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes across rear axle rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 75,230 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes across rear axle rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 71,182 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 71,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment 9 clicks (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating 62% imbalance during application, (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 65,179 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 65,176 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 62,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit and scrubbing off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 56,611 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 50,240 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 44,094 miles

o/s/r tyre is slightly perished

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 37,948 miles

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Pass 28 Dec 2016 30,750 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 22,697 miles

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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VA51 CCC is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VA51 CCC, 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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VA51 CCC is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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