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YF12 TXN

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,683 mi
Last recorded102,683 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 TXN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 102,683 miles

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

Front Suspension general corrosion

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Handbrake travel high

Rear Suspension general corrosion

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 98,940 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 98,927 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower ADVISE Front radiator support lower bracket corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 92,720 miles

Offside Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 16 Aug 2022 92,718 miles

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

Offside Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 80,640 miles

Front Radiator carrier corroded

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 80,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Radiator carrier corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 70,564 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 70,563 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 55,727 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 55,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 44,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 34,853 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 34,263 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 32,862 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 32,862 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,888 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 29,888 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YF12 TXN is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YF12 TXN, 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 YF12 TXN registered?

YF12 TXN is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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