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AV12 JXX

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,538 mi
Last recorded112,538 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 JXX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 112,538 miles

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear wheel inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion on front bolt on crossmember(radiator support) so not structural or prescribed area

noise from aux belt area possible clutch on a/c compressor

park brake travel approaching service limit

Fail 1 Feb 2025 112,538 miles

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear wheel inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

corrosion on front bolt on crossmember(radiator support) so not structural or prescribed area

noise from aux belt area possible clutch on a/c compressor

park brake travel approaching service limit

Pass 18 Oct 2023 95,743 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged possible slight lump starting. check again very soon and replace if needed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

park brake @ service travel limit

Pass 20 Oct 2022 87,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 74,038 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 74,037 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 63,164 miles

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

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

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

hand brake travel at mot limits

Pass 5 Oct 2019 58,427 miles

advise travel on handbrake lever

Fail 4 Oct 2019 58,427 miles

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

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

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

advise travel on handbrake lever

Pass 25 Sep 2018 52,813 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 43,829 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 43,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 25,604 miles

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

Engine oil leak around sump

Pass 7 May 2015 13,650 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 JXX is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV12 JXX, 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 JXX registered?

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

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