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C2 VJB

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,473 mi
Last recorded116,473 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 VJB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 116,473 miles

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 23 Oct 2024 108,396 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 108,394 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 102,791 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 102,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 95,294 miles

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 25 Oct 2021 86,496 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 86,495 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 79,708 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 69,516 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 59,732 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Oct 2018 59,732 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 50,550 miles

top and bottom engine covers fitted restricting access to components

Pass 18 Oct 2016 40,668 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 31,134 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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C2 VJB is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel 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 C2 VJB, 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 C2 VJB registered?

C2 VJB is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is C2 VJB safe to buy?

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