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CE12 RSX

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,698 mi
Last recorded94,698 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 RSX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 94,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2022 88,163 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant radiator support bracket corroded

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))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 88,120 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 80,553 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Non structural component slightly corroded but not affecting braking or steering

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 10 Mar 2021 80,552 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Non structural component slightly corroded but not affecting braking or steering

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Mar 2020 75,352 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non structural component slightly corroded but not affecting braking or steering

Pass 8 Mar 2019 65,757 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 65,751 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

wipers park up the screen

Pass 4 Jun 2018 62,928 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 62,924 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 57,733 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 May 2016 50,864 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2016 50,864 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 40,171 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,171 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 RSX is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RSX, 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 RSX is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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