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AU12 AUC

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,754 mi
Last recorded51,754 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 AUC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 51,754 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing build year 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective image slightly out focus (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 46,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 46,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 44,020 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 41,249 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 41,246 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front pads warn Discs lipped

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 36,098 miles

front pads worn

nearside rear reflector damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2021 36,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front pads worn

nearside rear reflector damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2020 33,467 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 31,408 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 26,863 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 16,857 miles

Nearside Front Outer small cut in sidewall, no cords visible

Fail 19 Sep 2015 16,857 miles

Nearside Front Outer small cut in sidewall, no cords visible

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AU12 AUC is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AU12 AUC, 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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What year was AU12 AUC registered?

AU12 AUC is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is AU12 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 AUC 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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