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BX12 BSV

2012 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,855 mi
Last recorded61,855 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX12 BSV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 61,855 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front cross member excessively corroded

Front offside and nearside sub-frame support members corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 61,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front lower cross member corroded (n/s holed)

handbrake travel is high

slight damage to the front number plate

slight perishing to the front tyres

Fail 25 Sep 2024 61,057 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front lower cross member corroded (n/s holed)

handbrake travel is high

slight damage to the front number plate

slight perishing to the front tyres

Pass 19 Sep 2023 60,357 miles

Nearside Front lower cross member corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2023 60,357 miles

Nearside Front lower cross member corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 59,265 miles

corrosion to the front lower panel

slight corrosion to the exhaust

slight sidewall damage to the n/s/f tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2022 59,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to the front lower panel

slight corrosion to the exhaust

slight sidewall damage to the n/s/f tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2021 57,958 miles

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

corrosion to the bottom of sump and slight leaking

corrosion to the front lower panels

Fail 28 Sep 2021 57,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to the bottom of sump and slight leaking

corrosion to the front lower panels

Pass 22 Jul 2020 56,843 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 56,843 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 55,041 miles

Both front disc inner faces corroded

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Wipers poor

Fail 3 Jul 2019 55,041 miles

Both front disc inner faces corroded

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Wipers poor

Pass 19 Jun 2018 47,422 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 41,268 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 34,023 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 34,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 23,494 miles

n/s/r tyre slight cracking on sidewall

small cuts to n/s/f sidewall

Pass 22 Jun 2015 22,499 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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BX12 BSV is a 2012 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BX12 BSV, 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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BX12 BSV is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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