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AV12 JXN

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

139,043 mi
Last recorded139,043 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 JXN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 139,043 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2026 139,043 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2025 134,273 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 134,273 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 128,113 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 128,112 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 123,674 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 123,674 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 118,375 miles

front cross member/radiator support heavily corroded and holed

Pass 21 Jul 2021 112,916 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 112,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 105,833 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 105,833 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both outers (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 96,432 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 96,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 81,657 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 81,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 71,505 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 71,505 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,294 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 62,294 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 51,638 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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AV12 JXN is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AV12 JXN, 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 AV12 JXN registered?

AV12 JXN is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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