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YF61 DXZ

2012 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,119 mi
Last recorded182,119 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 DXZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 182,119 miles

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Jan 2026 181,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2025 168,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 149,681 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 116,085 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 101,177 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 94,748 miles

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))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 94,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 88,239 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 88,239 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 76,362 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 76,381 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 67,198 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 67,198 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 56,234 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 56,234 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 46,257 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 35,351 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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YF61 DXZ is a 2012 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF61 DXZ, 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 YF61 DXZ registered?

YF61 DXZ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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