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CE12 FRN

2012 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,871 mi
Last recorded123,871 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 FRN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 123,871 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 123,870 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 112,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior mirror glass defective (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 102,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 102,755 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 92,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 92,156 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 85,199 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 82,324 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 82,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 71,953 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 59,744 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 49,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 34,060 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 20,537 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 16,702 miles

N/S/F Tyre Perishing (side wall)

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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CE12 FRN is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE12 FRN, 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 CE12 FRN registered?

CE12 FRN is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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