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CE12 FWL

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,725 mi
Last recorded95,725 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 FWL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 95,725 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2023 95,725 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 91,778 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 91,755 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 91,746 miles

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

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 Apr 2020 83,131 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 76,164 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 76,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 67,585 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 60,615 miles

Both front tyres worn on the outer edges

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 60,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on the outer edges

Both rear tyres have cracks but no cords are yet visable

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,032 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 53,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,248 miles

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

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

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 FWL is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FWL, 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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CE12 FWL is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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