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CA61 CEV

2012 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

177,677 mi
Last recorded177,677 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 CEV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 177,677 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 177,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 169,874 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel slight binding

Fail 17 Jan 2019 169,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel slight binding

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 163,715 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 163,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 163,666 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

clutch fluid leak

unable to check for play in some front suspension components due to play in front subframe

Pass 13 Jan 2017 141,024 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight damage to sidewall and cut in tread (not deep enough to reach cord)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 141,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp insecure Light cluster insecure (1.2.1a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight damage to sidewall and cut in tread (not deep enough to reach cord)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 115,593 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 114,922 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 86,175 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 86,175 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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CA61 CEV is a 2012 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 CA61 CEV, 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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CA61 CEV is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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