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CE12 LUF

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

24,494 mi
Last recorded24,494 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 LUF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 24,494 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 24,491 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 23,815 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 23,088 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 23,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 21,894 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 20,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 19,894 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 19,135 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 17,787 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 17,787 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 17,787 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 16,153 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 13,980 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 11,865 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 11,086 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 LUF is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LUF, 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 LUF registered?

CE12 LUF is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is CE12 LUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 LUF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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