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BV12 RYC

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,978 mi
Last recorded62,978 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 RYC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 62,978 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 62,426 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 62,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 61,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 5 Jun 2023 54,522 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 47,518 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 47,518 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 42,431 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 41,037 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 36,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

high level brake light inop

Fail 5 Jun 2019 36,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 23 May 2018 32,310 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 15 Jun 2017 28,390 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 25,346 miles

Both rear tyres cracking outer sidewalls

Fail 15 Mar 2017 25,346 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front wipers streak (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres cracking outer sidewalls

Pass 9 Mar 2016 15,822 miles

both rear tyre treads slightly cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2016 15,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyre treads slightly cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2015 10,940 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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BV12 RYC 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 72.2%.

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 BV12 RYC, 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 BV12 RYC registered?

BV12 RYC is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is BV12 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 RYC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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