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VK13 RCZ

2013 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,157 mi
Last recorded98,157 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 RCZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 98,157 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 92,751 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025 92,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 85,069 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 85,069 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 77,894 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 77,893 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2022 74,792 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 74,790 miles

Windscreen wiper not working offside and nearside (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 71,833 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 67,539 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

handbrake reserve travel

Fail 12 Mar 2020 67,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

handbrake reserve travel

Pass 22 Mar 2019 60,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake travel

Pass 22 Mar 2018 53,446 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 48,522 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring view

Fail 23 Mar 2017 48,522 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring view

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 81,771 miles

Front dipped beam light intensity slighly reduced does not affect image

Pass 30 Mar 2016 46,236 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Undertray fitted obscuring view

Fail 30 Mar 2016 46,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Undertray fitted obscuring view

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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VK13 RCZ is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VK13 RCZ, 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

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What year was VK13 RCZ registered?

VK13 RCZ is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 April 2013.

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