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AU12 OCZ

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,981 mi
Last recorded80,981 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 80,981 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 78,387 miles

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Incorrectly seated. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded.

Fail 7 Jul 2025 78,386 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Incorrectly seated. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2024 64,267 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 54,880 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 54,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 53,858 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 53,854 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated leaver max travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 51,581 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 46,254 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 46,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 44,799 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres side walls

wipers worn

Pass 8 May 2018 40,684 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 36,715 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 321,005 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 26,161 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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AU12 OCZ is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OCZ, 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 OCZ registered?

AU12 OCZ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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