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CE12 FTF

2012 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,269 mi
Last recorded56,269 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 FTF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 56,269 miles

Front n/s and o/s edges wearing smooth

Rear corrosion on axle

Pass 5 Mar 2025 52,978 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 49,721 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 45,789 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 42,381 miles

Rear beam corroded,front rad mount corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 38,974 miles

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

front radiator bracket corroded

handbrake almost at max adjustment,plastic under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2020 38,974 miles

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

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

front radiator bracket corroded

handbrake almost at max adjustment,plastic under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 33,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Small chunk out of wall and tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 33,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Small chunk out of wall and tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 29,436 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 23,880 miles

Offside mirror casing loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 23,880 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside mirror casing loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 19,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn at edges and has cracking at side walls and in tread pattern

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 19,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn at edges and has cracking at side walls and in tread pattern

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,458 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 14,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 FTF is a 2012 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CE12 FTF, 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 FTF registered?

CE12 FTF is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is CE12 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 FTF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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