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YF12 TXO

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,477 mi
Last recorded67,477 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 67,477 miles

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

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

suspension corroded

radiator mount corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2026 67,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 x 50 x 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

suspension corroded

radiator mount corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2024 61,324 miles

radiator mount corroded to excess change as soon as possible

Fail 19 Dec 2024 61,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

radiator mount corroded to excess change as soon as possible

Pass 2 Jan 2024 55,011 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 1.6mm change as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

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

radiator mount corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2023 54,456 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction camera and wires (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 1.6mm change as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

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

radiator mount corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2022 46,387 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))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides change as soon as possible (4.4.3 (a))

radiator mount corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 44,458 miles

Front radiator support corroded

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 44,458 miles

Front radiator support corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 40,292 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 32,846 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 32,844 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 28,674 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 25,011 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 21,169 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 17,070 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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YF12 TXO is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TXO, 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 TXO registered?

YF12 TXO is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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