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BJ61 ZLU

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,219 mi
Last recorded40,219 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 ZLU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 40,219 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 36,927 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 36,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 34,233 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 33,470 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 32,707 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 31,865 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 31,127 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 30,017 miles

O/S/R Tyre tread approx. 3mm

Pass 16 Jan 2018 28,495 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 26,199 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 21,309 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 17,612 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 ZLU is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver 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 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

BJ61 ZLU is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is BJ61 ZLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ61 ZLU 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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