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CA61 NEF

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,307 mi
Last recorded78,307 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 NEF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 78,307 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 78,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 72,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 62,061 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 61,945 miles

Offside 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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 58,367 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 57,624 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 55,875 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 55,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 49,986 miles

Gromet missing in n/s sill

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 49,986 miles

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

Gromet missing in n/s sill

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 46,786 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres scrubbed on outside edges

Pass 2 Nov 2016 43,574 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 38,737 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 29,667 miles

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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CA61 NEF is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA61 NEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CA61 NEF?

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What year was CA61 NEF registered?

CA61 NEF is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is CA61 NEF safe to buy?

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