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YC61 YHF

2012 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

131,177 mi
Last recorded131,177 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 YHF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 131,177 miles

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

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2024 129,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 28 Dec 2024 129,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 124,877 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

brake lever high indicating incorrect adjustment

undertrays loose

Fail 19 Dec 2023 124,877 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

brake lever high indicating incorrect adjustment

undertrays loose

Pass 4 Jan 2023 117,838 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 117,838 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 108,002 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 96,116 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 96,100 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both front headlight aims do not go up and down when internal device is operated (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 82,699 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 82,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 69,750 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 53,686 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 53,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre stop light not working

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 44,492 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 41,985 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 41,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 24,974 miles

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

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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YC61 YHF is a 2012 Renault Clio in Red 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 YC61 YHF, 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 YC61 YHF registered?

YC61 YHF is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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