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Y15 BBR

2012 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,717 mi
Last recorded71,717 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY15 BBR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 71,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 71,529 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 60,550 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 60,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 52,366 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 52,336 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 41,988 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 41,988 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Mar 2023 41,974 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition windscreen excessively scratch in zone A (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 34,623 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Suspect inner tie rod has slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 34,623 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Suspect inner tie rod has slight play

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 26,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 24,930 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 23,625 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 22,147 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 20,534 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 18,240 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 15,859 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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Y15 BBR is a 2012 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y15 BBR, 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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Y15 BBR is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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