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BJ12 CXE

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,167 mi
Last recorded83,167 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 CXE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 83,167 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 83,167 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 83,098 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2023 83,098 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 76,405 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 72,919 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 72,919 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Jul 2021 72,867 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 66,518 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 57,098 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2019 57,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 48,369 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 48,369 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release black buckle not locking (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracking deep can see cords .tyre outer shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracking deep can see cords .tyre outer shape (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel travel high (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 38,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm. rear bush very slight splitting

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking alot

Offside Rear tyre cracking alot

Fail 21 Apr 2017 38,641 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release black buckle not working (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flasher bulb showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower arm. rear bush very slight splitting

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking alot

Offside Rear tyre cracking alot

Pass 6 Apr 2016 28,550 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 28,550 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have aging cracks.

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 CXE is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 CXE, 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 CXE is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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