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YC61 YHV

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,779 mi
Last recorded17,779 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 YHV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 17,779 miles

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2024 17,682 miles

Nearside Front shockabsorber corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 17,556 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 17,421 miles

radiator support bar corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2022 17,415 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL tyres 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

radiator support bar corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 17,224 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 17,020 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 16,777 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 Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 16,501 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Nov 2018 16,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 16,103 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 15,674 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 15,222 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 15,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60 R15 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 9,935 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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YC61 YHV is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YHV, 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 YHV registered?

YC61 YHV is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is YC61 YHV safe to buy?

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