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BG61 PXY

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,524 mi
Last recorded88,524 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 PXY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 88,524 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 81,551 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator Mounting Arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 75,116 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator Support Arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 75,116 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator Support Arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 69,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2021 64,274 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 64,274 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 58,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Nov 2019 53,865 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 53,865 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 50,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 41,298 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 31,696 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 31,696 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 23,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damage /driven on flat/ perishing to tread.

Offside Front Tyre sidewall damage / driven on flat / perishing to tread.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 13,975 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall.

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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BG61 PXY is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG61 PXY, 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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BG61 PXY is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 February 2012.

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