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CA12 BHU

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,101 mi
Last recorded38,101 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 38,101 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 37,104 miles

front radiator lower crossmember corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2024 36,336 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 35,656 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 35,061 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 34,381 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front half of subframe - doesn't hold any suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Has 2 nails in tread

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 33,931 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 33,191 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 32,272 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 30,273 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 30,272 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 27,281 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 22,270 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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CA12 BHU is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CA12 BHU, 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 CA12 BHU registered?

CA12 BHU is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is CA12 BHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 BHU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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