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AU12 XCD

2012 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

276,726 mi
Last recorded276,726 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XCD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 276,726 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 274,485 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 274,485 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 267,670 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 260,850 miles

Front bumper damaged but secure and no sharp edges

Pass 1 Mar 2022 237,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 211,281 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 211,037 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 193,465 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 169,740 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 147,393 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 121,748 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 121,747 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 95,068 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 69,964 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 XCD is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XCD, 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 XCD registered?

AU12 XCD is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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