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CE12 FYL

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,134 mi
Last recorded91,134 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 91,134 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rear(s) (4.4.3 (a))

Front brake discs lipped on edge(s)

Pass 19 Jan 2024 87,740 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 87,203 miles

Front cross member excessive corrosion

Front undertray hanging slightly due to cross member corrosion, only one fixing left out of five mounting bolts

Pass 18 Mar 2022 87,092 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded cross

Pass 23 Mar 2021 86,799 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front cross member corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 86,798 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front cross member corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 86,443 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 86,439 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 85,009 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2019 85,008 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 82,971 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 82,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,039 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 78,038 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 75,045 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 75,045 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 69,349 miles

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

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

O/S/R TYRE TREAD ON 2MM.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FYL 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 FYL, 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 FYL registered?

CE12 FYL is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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