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YC61 YHX

2012 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,872 mi
Last recorded141,872 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 YHX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 141,872 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 136,564 miles

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

fuel pipe corroded at front

Fail 22 Jan 2025 136,564 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

fuel pipe corroded at front

Pass 11 Jan 2024 131,024 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 131,024 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 115,732 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 115,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 109,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2021 105,221 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 105,220 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 100,389 miles

Both front shock absorber protection sleeves split

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat loose

Fail 13 Jan 2020 100,389 miles

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

Both front shock absorber protection sleeves split

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat loose

Pass 4 Jan 2019 91,021 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Jan 2019 91,021 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 82,389 miles

Offside Front shocker absorber protection kit damaged

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 82,387 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front shock absorber protection sleeves damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2017 73,691 miles

Offside engine mount vibrating

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Jan 2016 63,737 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 63,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Had to remove bumper and headlight to fit bulb correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Had to remove bumper and headlight to fit bulb correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 51,118 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YHX is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 YC61 YHX, 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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YC61 YHX is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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