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XG07 GAB

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,948 mi
Last recorded71,948 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXG07 GAB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 71,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has x2 nails in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front rad support mount bar heavily corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2025 71,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has x2 nails in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front rad support mount bar heavily corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2024 68,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 63,706 miles

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

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

radiator support/ subframe corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2023 63,705 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

radiator support/ subframe corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2022 51,213 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 48,103 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever high (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 48,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever high (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 43,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 43,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 36,893 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 36,890 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 29,147 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 23,576 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 16,982 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres deteriorated/splitting

Pass 17 Aug 2015 10,458 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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XG07 GAB is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey 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 XG07 GAB, 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 XG07 GAB registered?

XG07 GAB is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 August 2012.

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