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BF12 XGU

2012 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,013 mi
Last recorded127,013 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 XGU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 127,013 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 127,013 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 114,458 miles

FRONT DISCS/PADS WORN ..........

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 107,412 miles

FRONT UNDER CARRIAGE /RADIATOR MOUNT HOLED/CORRODED .........

Fail 12 Mar 2022 107,342 miles

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

FRONT UNDER CARRIAGE /RADIATOR MOUNT HOLED/CORRODED .........

Pass 3 Mar 2021 103,295 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 103,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 100,686 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 97,106 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 97,104 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 91,315 miles

front brakes juddering slightly

Fail 17 Mar 2018 91,315 miles

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

front brakes juddering slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2017 79,746 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 17 Feb 2016 67,862 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 67,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 May 2015 51,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 51,709 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 XGU is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XGU, 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 XGU registered?

BF12 XGU is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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