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YD12 WFC

2012 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,480 mi
Last recorded37,480 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 WFC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 37,480 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front radiator crossmember rusty

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 37,480 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front radiator crossmember rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 35,548 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 33,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin Pad thicknesses on 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 31,285 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 31,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 29,639 miles

Front Front subframe rusty

Fail 5 Jan 2022 29,639 miles

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

Front Front subframe rusty

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 27,474 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 25,861 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 23,734 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 21,174 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 17,815 miles

slight bent/buckle in n/s/r wheel rim..slight squeal from alternator belt area..

Fail 4 Jan 2017 17,807 miles

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

slight bent/buckle in n/s/r wheel rim..slight squeal from alternator belt area..

Pass 7 Jan 2016 14,515 miles

Offside Front tyre is becoming perished

Pass 9 Jan 2015 11,363 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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YD12 WFC is a 2012 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD12 WFC, 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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YD12 WFC is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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