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AU12 XBY

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,967 mi
Last recorded81,967 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 81,967 miles

Nearside Front wing cracked

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. effort low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side, also shock absorbers corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

spare tyre loose

Pass 14 Jun 2025 78,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Spare slightly insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2024 73,886 miles

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

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

spare slightly loose but unable to fall from its carrier

Pass 11 Jul 2023 71,623 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 65,795 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 65,795 miles

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

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

front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 16 Sep 2021 61,078 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 59,311 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 52,586 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 41,568 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 32,314 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 32,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 29,943 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 27,835 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 22,354 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 XBY is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XBY, 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 XBY registered?

AU12 XBY is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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