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T666 DFS

2012 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

42,935 mi
Last recorded42,935 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT666 DFS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 42,935 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 42,935 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2026 41,729 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 71,450 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 71,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 39,131 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 39,123 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 62,637 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 62,637 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 35,011 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 35,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 59,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 59,328 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 59,325 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 30,508 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 57,354 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 27,476 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 54,064 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 54,064 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 24,484 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 24,471 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 49,748 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 21,938 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 43,545 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 17,210 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 38,850 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 12,034 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 32,450 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 11,784 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 27,653 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 10,114 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 8,254 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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T666 DFS is a 2012 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 T666 DFS, 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 T666 DFS registered?

T666 DFS is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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