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C7 HYA

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

137,329 mi
Last recorded137,329 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 HYA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 137,329 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both spring top mounts worn,

Pass 9 May 2025 102,923 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 1 May 2025 102,868 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 129,400 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 129,399 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 93,388 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 110,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 101,232 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 101,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted also distorting the tyre (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn loose withing the arm itself (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

coolant bottle low

Fail 26 Aug 2021 93,360 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 90,357 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 90,355 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 88,021 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 88,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 81,915 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 81,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 81,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 69,643 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 72,207 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 72,207 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 54,505 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 59,387 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 45,386 miles

Alternator belt cracked and frayed

Coolant low

Front brake discs corroded

Misting of oil on o/s/r shocker

N/S/F steel wheel buckled

N/S/F tyre at 3mm

N/S/R steel wheel buckled

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil low

Fail 16 Mar 2017 45,386 miles

Alternator belt cracked and frayed

Coolant low

Front brake discs corroded

Misting of oil on o/s/r shocker

N/S/F steel wheel buckled

N/S/F tyre at 3mm

N/S/R steel wheel buckled

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil low

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 51,383 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,735 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 38,314 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 24,418 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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C7 HYA is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 C7 HYA, 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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C7 HYA is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 February 2012.

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