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AP51 MCB

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,979 mi
Last recorded86,979 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 MCB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 86,979 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 79,720 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 72,677 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 72,677 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 67,867 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 67,867 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 62,111 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 56,778 miles

Front tyres 195/55/16 both outer walls slightly worn

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 56,777 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative as insecure & away from dash (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front 195 /55/16 both tyres outer wall slightly low

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 52,607 miles

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

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

both front wishbones rear bushes starting to perish

inner shoulder wear to the offside rear tyre

surface corrosion to the nearside rear coil spring

transmission oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2019 46,802 miles

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

accelrator pedal anti slip missing

offside rear tyre cracking

transmission oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2019 46,770 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

accelrator pedal anti slip missing

offside rear tyre cracking

transmission oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2018 38,378 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 28,506 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 28,495 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb Fitted Wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 13,616 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 13,616 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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AP51 MCB is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 53,385 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 AP51 MCB, 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 14 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AP51 MCB is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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