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BJ12 MDZ

2012 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,871 mi
Last recorded129,871 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 MDZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 129,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

radiator cross member corroded.

Pass 30 Aug 2024 127,522 miles

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

Front radiator cross member corroded

Nearside Front shock absorber gaiter split

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre sill section (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2024 127,521 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front radiator cross member corroded

Nearside Front shock absorber gaiter split

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre sill section (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front shock absorber gaiter split

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2023 124,202 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 119,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 115,801 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 107,746 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 90,214 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

damage to n/s sill

Pass 23 Aug 2018 69,483 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 51,573 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 33,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front starting to crack on outside wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 23,268 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 23,268 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 MDZ is a 2012 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BJ12 MDZ, 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 MDZ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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