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CE12 LRJ

2012 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,993 mi
Last recorded136,993 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 LRJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 136,993 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front bumper damage & inner plastic arches

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering system slightly rough noisey when shaken under load (2.1.1 (a))

under tray views

washers weak lower screen

Fail 27 Nov 2025 136,964 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced BOTH (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front bumper damage & inner plastic arches

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under tray views

washers weak lower screen

Pass 17 Dec 2024 131,380 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 131,380 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 121,021 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 121,020 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 99,343 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front plastic inner wing guards damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2022 79,658 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 79,647 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 66,136 miles

Front Lower valance/grill missing

Pass 19 Mar 2020 54,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 54,552 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 44,699 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 36,958 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 31,160 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 24,989 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 20,099 miles

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

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

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 LRJ is a 2012 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LRJ, 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 LRJ registered?

CE12 LRJ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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