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BJ62 ZNN

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,015 mi
Last recorded123,015 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 ZNN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 123,015 miles

Both rear registration plate lights dim.

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak in engine area, substantial but not excessive at time of test. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever approaching full extent of travel. It appears the system requires adjustment or repair soon.

Spare wheel insecure, (Underfloor hanger)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 123,015 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure Incorrectly fitted, spring appears to be upside down or incorrect spring. Further investigation required. not seated correctly. in bottom cup. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Both rear registration plate lights dim.

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak in engine area, substantial but not excessive at time of test. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever approaching full extent of travel. It appears the system requires adjustment or repair soon.

Spare wheel insecure, (Underfloor hanger)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 114,981 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 114,981 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 108,493 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 108,492 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2023 107,357 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 100,649 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 89,478 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 13 Feb 2020 80,767 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 80,767 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 67,206 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 53,650 miles

rear centre seatbelt stalk missing offside

Pass 24 Feb 2017 40,804 miles

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

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)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 40,604 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 29,090 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 27,847 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber split

Fail 19 Nov 2015 27,847 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

brake pedal rubber split

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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BJ62 ZNN is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ62 ZNN, 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 BJ62 ZNN registered?

BJ62 ZNN is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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