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CA12 BHP

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

97,425 mi
Last recorded97,425 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 BHP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 97,425 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 97,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 97,062 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 97,062 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 93,494 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 93,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 88,225 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 88,225 miles

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

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

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

FRONT X-MEMBER CORRODED

Pass 26 Jun 2019 80,327 miles

Front front x-member corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2019 80,327 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front front x-member corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 71,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 63,552 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 63,552 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 54,342 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 54,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 43,169 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 43,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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CA12 BHP is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 CA12 BHP, 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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CA12 BHP is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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