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BF12 LNX

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,902 mi
Last recorded89,902 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 LNX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 89,902 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 89,891 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front body damaged.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 75,573 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 75,483 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 64,006 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 63,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 57,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955016 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1955016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 53,468 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 52,250 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 26 Mar 2019 47,060 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 40,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s,o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s,o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 40,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s,o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s,o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 32,473 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 32,473 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 22,334 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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BF12 LNX is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF12 LNX, 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 BF12 LNX registered?

BF12 LNX is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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