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AV12 NTU

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,842 mi
Last recorded183,842 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 183,842 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 183,679 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 172,246 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 172,246 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 170,609 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 170,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 167,552 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 167,552 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 164,147 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 164,147 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 157,510 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 157,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 133,935 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 133,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 115,224 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 115,224 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 97,912 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 97,911 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Both front tyres balding on edges

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 73,941 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 73,941 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 NTU is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NTU, 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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AV12 NTU is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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