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CA12 XBC

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,404 mi
Last recorded85,404 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 XBC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 85,404 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 85,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 82,313 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 82,311 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2023 75,182 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear quarter panel damaged

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

front rad support frame corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2022 67,253 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside number plate light works intermittently

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Fail 8 Jun 2022 67,253 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside number plate light works intermittently

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 7 Jul 2021 62,207 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2020 56,825 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 56,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 24 Jun 2019 50,144 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 50,144 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 41,152 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,322 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 38,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,787 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,814 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 28,814 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XBC is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XBC, 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 XBC registered?

CA12 XBC is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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