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VEZ 5656

2013 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,984 mi
Last recorded76,984 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEZ 5656
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 76,984 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 76,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 75,977 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 74,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 73,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 68,166 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front tyres cracking in tread / worn inner edges

Offside Rear tyre perishing side wall

Fail 27 Sep 2021 68,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front tyres cracking in tread / worn inner edges

Offside Rear tyre perishing side wall

Pass 29 Sep 2020 65,491 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 65,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 62,254 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 56,872 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 51,333 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 46,664 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 46,664 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 41,074 miles

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

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

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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VEZ 5656 is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel 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 VEZ 5656, 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 VEZ 5656 registered?

VEZ 5656 is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 March 2013.

Is VEZ 5656 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEZ 5656 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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