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BT61 YLC

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,318 mi
Last recorded85,318 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 YLC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 85,318 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 77,574 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 77,549 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front section of front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 69,860 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 63,134 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (front section) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 8 Mar 2021 57,844 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 57,839 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s & o/s fronts corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2020 53,147 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s fronts corroding on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 53,141 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s fronts corroding on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 46,560 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 37,698 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 37,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords treads to sidewalls (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords treads to sidewalls (4.1.D.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 29,168 miles

both front tyres & o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Feb 2016 21,474 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 13,969 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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BT61 YLC is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BT61 YLC, 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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BT61 YLC is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 February 2012.

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