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CE12 LXV

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,371 mi
Last recorded106,371 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 106,371 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front rad support corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 96,867 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Sep 2024 96,867 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Aug 2024 96,867 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear corrosion on axle

Pass 28 Jan 2023 88,066 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 88,066 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 81,916 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil sump slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2021 75,835 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 66,183 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 66,183 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 58,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 49,330 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and in poor condition (3.5.1i)

front wipers worn

sump corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2017 49,329 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

sump corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and in poor condition (3.5.1i)

front wipers worn

Pass 18 Jul 2016 43,813 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 35,855 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,736 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 LXV is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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