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YC12 XHD

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

160,813 mi
Last recorded160,813 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 XHD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 160,813 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 160,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 154,935 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 154,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 151,204 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 151,203 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 144,839 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 144,838 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 128,247 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced RADIATOR /BUMPER SUPPORT CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 128,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Brake pipe slightly damaged PIPES HAVE BEEN PULLED OUT OF CLIPS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced RADIATOR /BUMPER SUPPORT CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 113,483 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security RADIATOR SUPPORT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 113,483 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security RADIATOR SUPPORT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 97,786 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

WIPER FAST SPEED INOPERATIVE

Fail 15 May 2019 97,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

WIPER FAST SPEED INOPERATIVE

Pass 26 Jun 2018 83,958 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 55,187 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 55,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 39,715 miles

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

Offside Rear SIDE WALL CRACKING

Fail 23 May 2016 39,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear SIDE WALL CRACKING

Pass 12 May 2015 22,513 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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YC12 XHD is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol 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 YC12 XHD, 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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YC12 XHD is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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