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AU61 XHJ

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,861 mi
Last recorded60,861 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 XHJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 60,861 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 56,655 miles

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

Nearside fog lamp dim.

Pass 18 Apr 2024 47,310 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 47,310 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 41,686 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 41,685 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 40,888 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 39,422 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 39,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 36,298 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside & nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 31,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge,strong advise ()

Nearside mirror cover damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2019 31,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge,strong advise ()

Nearside mirror cover damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 27,106 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged offside & nearside (4.2.A.1a)

Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view offside & nearside (8.1.2a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (3.7.B.3)

vibration through steering wheel when driven

Fail 6 Mar 2018 27,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed out of shape /perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged offside & nearside (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view offside & nearside (8.1.2a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (3.7.B.3)

vibration through steering wheel when driven

Pass 20 Feb 2017 23,120 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 1 Mar 2016 18,063 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 12,954 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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AU61 XHJ is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 AU61 XHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU61 XHJ registered?

AU61 XHJ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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