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CE12 FRV

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,467 mi
Last recorded88,467 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 FRV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 88,467 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 88,464 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2025 85,599 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 85,599 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 82,573 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 82,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 79,784 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 79,768 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sub frame /cross member excessivly corroded /marked (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2022 72,815 miles

nearside lower chassis seal has dent

Fail 7 Mar 2022 72,814 miles

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

nearside lower chassis seal has dent

Pass 19 Feb 2021 67,025 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2020 62,712 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter

Pass 4 Mar 2019 54,924 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 48,208 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 41,601 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 33,549 miles

Lower undertray @ top covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 23,635 miles

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 FRV is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FRV, 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

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What year was CE12 FRV registered?

CE12 FRV is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is CE12 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 FRV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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