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YF62 XCS

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,550 mi
Last recorded75,550 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 XCS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 75,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front both support arms corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2026 75,545 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 63,526 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 63,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases no rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 56,440 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 51,532 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 51,532 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 47,688 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 47,664 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 43,877 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 41,246 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 36,896 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 36,896 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 24,209 miles

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

Offside Rear offside rear tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 6 Dec 2016 15,886 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 31,814 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 13,813 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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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YF62 XCS is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YF62 XCS, 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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YF62 XCS is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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