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CE12 LPU

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

57,654 mi
Last recorded57,654 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 57,654 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 57,654 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 53,111 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 53,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 47,606 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 47,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 45,307 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 45,307 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 43,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

radiator support panel badly corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2021 43,404 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

radiator support panel badly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 41,035 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 41,035 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 34,470 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 28,068 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 28,068 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 23,000 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 18,821 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 15,074 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 13,957 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 LPU is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LPU, 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 LPU is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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