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BJ61 YJF

2012 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,246 mi
Last recorded125,246 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 YJF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 125,246 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 117,707 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 107,515 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 97,145 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 86,652 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 76,841 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 69,837 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))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 60,411 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 60,411 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 51,050 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 40,480 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 30,159 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 15,604 miles

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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BJ61 YJF 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 92.3%.

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 BJ61 YJF, 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 BJ61 YJF registered?

BJ61 YJF is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is BJ61 YJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ61 YJF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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