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YB12 VHC

2012 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,462 mi
Last recorded97,462 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 VHC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 97,462 miles

high park brake lever

Fail 6 Feb 2026 97,462 miles

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

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

high park brake lever

Pass 11 Feb 2025 93,357 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 82,045 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2023 82,045 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2022 70,309 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2022 70,309 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2021 65,281 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2021 65,281 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2020 61,357 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 61,355 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 56,407 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 56,407 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 48,721 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 48,721 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 41,437 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 32,185 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 30,396 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 24,101 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 24,101 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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YB12 VHC is a 2012 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YB12 VHC, 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 YB12 VHC registered?

YB12 VHC is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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