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VJZ 5042

2013 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,542 mi
Last recorded138,542 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 5042
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2026 138,542 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 129,950 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 129,472 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 120,566 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 112,683 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 112,412 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2022 105,149 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2022 105,026 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 95,438 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 95,438 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 85,059 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 71,255 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 63,376 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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VJZ 5042 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 69.2%.

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 VJZ 5042, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VJZ 5042?

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What year was VJZ 5042 registered?

VJZ 5042 is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 December 2013.

Is VJZ 5042 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJZ 5042 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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