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YC12 XHE

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,327 mi
Last recorded62,327 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 XHE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 62,327 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2025 60,130 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 60,128 miles

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

Nearside 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 9 Oct 2024 54,106 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 54,105 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 48,793 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 44,203 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 44,202 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 39,152 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 39,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 34,742 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 34,742 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 27,234 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 27,234 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 22,069 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 22,053 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 16,444 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 11,583 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 8,659 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 XHE is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XHE, 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 YC12 XHE registered?

YC12 XHE is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YC12 XHE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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