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Y111 ELC

2012 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

98,741 mi
Last recorded98,741 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY111 ELC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 98,741 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor next to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 98,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor next to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 90,954 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 90,954 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 87,131 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 87,131 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 82,333 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 82,333 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 75,955 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 75,955 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 71,281 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 71,280 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 63,934 miles

Front cross member below the radiator has coroded

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

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2019 63,934 miles

Front cross member below the radiator has coroded

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2018 53,558 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Aug 2017 41,544 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 41,544 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 33,057 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 26,625 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2015 26,625 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

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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Y111 ELC is a 2012 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y111 ELC, 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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Y111 ELC is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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