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AU12 TRZ

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,139 mi
Last recorded118,139 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 TRZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 118,139 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 96,928 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front number plate lightly damaged

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated outer c.v gaiter seeping grease should replace (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim in place (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre outer shoulder worn thin

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated inner c.v gaiter seeping grease should replace (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 96,928 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front number plate lightly damaged

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated outer c.v gaiter seeping grease should replace (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim in place (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre outer shoulder worn thin

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated inner c.v gaiter seeping grease should replace (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 90,006 miles

Central Front Lower The plastic cover between bumper and under tray is not fully secure.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged. (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from mirror arm and palstic support from offside front of windscreen. ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Repositioned headlamp bulb in order to have the right beam.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Little crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp lens broken with glass exposed inside hole, need attention.

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate bulbs seem slightly dimmed.

Fail 23 Feb 2024 90,006 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower The plastic cover between bumper and under tray is not fully secure.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged. (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from mirror arm and palstic support from offside front of windscreen. ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Repositioned headlamp bulb in order to have the right beam.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Little crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp lens broken with glass exposed inside hole, need attention.

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate bulbs seem slightly dimmed.

Pass 24 Feb 2023 77,967 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 77,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 71,939 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 71,939 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to insert probe into exhaust, appears to be partially blocked (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested Dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 67,637 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 67,637 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 63,888 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 54,739 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 40,685 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 29,186 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 22,890 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 16,815 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 TRZ is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TRZ, 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 TRZ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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