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BN12 YNC

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,773 mi
Last recorded116,773 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 YNC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 116,773 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 109,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 109,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 107,241 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 99,679 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 89,872 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 89,872 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 82,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 74,066 miles

Inner wheel arch liners and undertray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 74,066 miles

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

Inner wheel arch liners and undertray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 62,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 50,402 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 36,563 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36% both locked, n/s locks out quicker. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s and n/s rear tyres both deterioration cracking by treads.

under tray and inner arch covers fitted.

Fail 19 Jan 2017 36,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36% both locked, n/s locks out quicker. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s and n/s rear tyres both deterioration cracking by treads.

under tray and inner arch covers fitted.

Pass 21 Jan 2016 22,917 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 19,054 miles

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

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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BN12 YNC is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN12 YNC, 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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BN12 YNC is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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