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CA61 LME

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,583 mi
Last recorded79,583 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 LME
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 79,583 miles

front radiator bracket corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2023 77,581 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 77,581 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 73,913 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test From windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 73,913 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test From windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 69,902 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 69,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 61,751 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 53,321 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres slight wear outer sides (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 53,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres slight wear outer sides (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 42,825 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 42,825 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,913 miles

All four tyres perished

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LME is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LME, 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 CA61 LME registered?

CA61 LME is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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