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AU12 OGS

2012 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,069 mi
Last recorded136,069 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 OGS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 136,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall splitting no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 136,069 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall splitting no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 124,162 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 124,162 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 109,419 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 109,419 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside 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 11 May 2023 92,162 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 92,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 89,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 89,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 73,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 56,812 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 56,812 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 43,544 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 43,544 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 37,226 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 32,609 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to perish

Offside Front tyre tread starting to perish

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 32,609 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to perish

Offside Front tyre tread starting to perish

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 28,794 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 23,821 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 18,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OGS is a 2012 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OGS, 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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AU12 OGS is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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