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BJ12 CWT

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

102,110 mi
Last recorded102,110 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 CWT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 102,110 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 93,496 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 93,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Dec 2022 93,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 82,780 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened /under trays fitted not allowing full view (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 82,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken /section missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm /sidewalls split to reach ply cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened /under trays fitted not allowing full view (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 74,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner/outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 66,470 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has related cuts

Fail 31 Oct 2019 66,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has related cuts

Pass 13 Nov 2018 59,423 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre has age cuts

Offside Rear tyre has age cuts

lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Nov 2018 59,423 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment lever loose/insecure (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre has age cuts

Offside Rear tyre has age cuts

lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2017 52,172 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake lever travel on limit.

Fail 8 Nov 2017 52,171 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake lever travel on limit.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 42,266 miles

n/s/f alloy buckled on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2016 42,266 miles

n/s/f alloy buckled on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 28,222 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 28,222 miles

Nearside 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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BJ12 CWT is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BJ12 CWT, 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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BJ12 CWT is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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