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R12 BEF

2014 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,024 mi
Last recorded91,024 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Renault Clio51,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 BEF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 91,024 miles

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

Nearside Front shock dust cover split

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

Offside Front shock dust cover missing

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 77,956 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 77,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 69,494 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 65,885 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 61,147 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 59,930 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted Front & Rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 59,930 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted Front & Rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 51,517 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak Level below minimum ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2018 38,072 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 29,519 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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R12 BEF is a 2014 Renault Clio in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 51,178 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 R12 BEF, 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 12 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R12 BEF registered?

R12 BEF is a 2014 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 November 2014.

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