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BG62 YCY

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,962 mi
Last recorded87,962 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 YCY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 87,962 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 87,962 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 85,408 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking gearbox oil from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 85,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive movement when underload using shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking gearbox oil from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 83,331 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 83,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 73,585 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 66,673 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 66,673 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 61,578 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 56,399 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 56,399 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 45,414 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 31,661 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 21,632 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 19,597 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 17,996 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BG62 YCY is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG62 YCY, 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 BG62 YCY registered?

BG62 YCY is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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