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BV12 VCJ

2012 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,763 mi
Last recorded50,763 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VCJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 50,763 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2025 50,751 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 44,308 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 43,198 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 43,198 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 40,078 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 35,879 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 32,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 31,240 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 31,240 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 29,454 miles

Inner front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 24,655 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 19,214 miles

lip on front brake discs

screw in n/s rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2016 14,324 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 14,318 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 11,926 miles

all 4 tyres perished and cracked,recommend changing.

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 VCJ is a 2012 Renault Clio in Blue 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 BV12 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

BV12 VCJ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is BV12 VCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 VCJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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