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CE12 FWB

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,964 mi
Last recorded91,964 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 FWB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 91,964 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 91,964 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 91,427 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 84,487 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 84,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 78,283 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 78,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick sounds like its on metal when spun [inner pads] (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 72,650 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 68,611 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,385 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 58,385 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

heavy oil leak 1ltr added

Pass 5 Apr 2018 46,778 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 46,662 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 35,154 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 35,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 23,843 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 13,744 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 FWB is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FWB, 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 FWB registered?

CE12 FWB is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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