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CE12 FYA

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,019 mi
Last recorded101,019 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 101,019 miles

F/SF UNDER RAD CORRODED-BOLT ON,,((0.50+5=0,55))..P3,,,,

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 101,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

F/SF UNDER RAD CORRODED-BOLT ON,,((0.50+5=0,55))..P3,,,,

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 96,160 miles

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Missing

Radiator Support Excessively Corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2024 96,150 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Missing

Radiator Support Excessively Corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2023 88,517 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

front rad support corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 83,843 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 83,843 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 83,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

service light on

Pass 16 Nov 2020 78,978 miles

offside front tyre worn

service light on

offside front inner brake pads worn thin

offside front shock absorber worn

Fail 16 Nov 2020 78,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

offside front tyre worn

service light on

offside front inner brake pads worn thin

offside front shock absorber worn

Pass 21 Nov 2019 72,384 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 72,384 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front day light

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 61,404 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 55,496 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 47,030 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 16 Jan 2017 47,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also front pads appear low (inner surface) (3.5.1i)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 43,285 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 30,431 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 FYA is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FYA, 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 FYA registered?

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

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