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C9 FXG

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,978 mi
Last recorded85,978 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 FXG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 85,978 miles

Front Fog lights not working

Handbrake has slight movement indicating adjustment or repair

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Mar 2026 85,978 miles

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

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

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

Front Fog lights not working

Handbrake has slight movement indicating adjustment or repair

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2025 78,865 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 78,863 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 71,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge and cracked 185/60 r15 84h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 63,942 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 63,932 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Switch malfunction, BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 56,440 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 50,690 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 45,801 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 45,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2019 39,767 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 31,087 miles

Nearside Rear brake noise from drum

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked/split on sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2017 21,341 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 17,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,275 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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C9 FXG is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black 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 C9 FXG, 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 C9 FXG registered?

C9 FXG is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is C9 FXG safe to buy?

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