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CE12 FVL

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,482 mi
Last recorded31,482 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 FVL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 31,482 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 29,592 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 27,875 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded but not excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded but not excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 27,875 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure coil spring has snapped (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded but not excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded but not excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 26,303 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front rear axle beam corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2022 25,012 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 23,552 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 22,712 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 21,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 21,457 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 19,734 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 17,949 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 16,095 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 13,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 13,329 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 FVL is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel 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 CE12 FVL, 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 FVL registered?

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

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