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CE12 VZV

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,950 mi
Last recorded106,950 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 VZV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 106,950 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 106,950 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 104,048 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 104,046 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 101,129 miles

Front radiator support crossmember corroded.

Fail 13 Apr 2024 101,129 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 97,667 miles

Front Radiator support crossmember excessively damaged, immediate attention required

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 94,620 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 91,218 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 90,385 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front bracket under radiator is very corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2020 90,385 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front bracket under radiator is very corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 86,338 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 81,609 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 81,609 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame severely distorted causing extreme rear tyre wear requires further examination (2.4.G.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed very irregular tyre wear pattern (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 74,843 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 74,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2016 68,861 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 68,861 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 62,596 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 62,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VZV is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VZV, 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 VZV registered?

CE12 VZV is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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