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BV62 LXF

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

115,342 mi
Last recorded115,342 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 LXF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2021 115,342 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps To dim to illuminate numberplate!Also advised replace o/s bulb as not working. (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Marked in 2 areas. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Mcpherson strut seizing up? advised investigate!

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also flat spotting! (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to 0 not 3 ()

Pass 16 Dec 2019 108,574 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 108,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal and marking brake disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2018 98,870 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 98,859 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 87,848 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 87,176 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 77,901 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 77,707 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 67,675 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some engine components

Fail 5 Dec 2015 67,675 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some engine components

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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BV62 LXF is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 BV62 LXF, 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 BV62 LXF registered?

BV62 LXF is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for BV62 LXF shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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