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YG12 ACX

2012 Renault Clio

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,728 mi
Last recorded111,728 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 ACX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 111,728 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil from rear of top of engine also n/s/f drive shaft oil seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 105,057 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil from rear of top of engine also nsf drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 105,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil from rear of top of engine also nsf drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 99,189 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

o/s front outer c/v boot deteriorating

Pass 24 Feb 2023 93,834 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroding

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 89,107 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 Feb 2022 89,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2021 84,820 miles

Front brake discs are starting to corrode

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

Rear sub-frame is starting to corrode

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel when spun, possible bearing fault starting to develop

Slight weep from offside outer CV boot

Fail 19 Feb 2021 84,820 miles

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

Front brake discs are starting to corrode

Front lower radiator support bracket corroded

Nearside rear tyre is starting to perish and has a puncture

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

Rear sub-frame is starting to corrode

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel when spun, possible bearing fault starting to develop

Slight weep from offside outer CV boot

Pass 21 Feb 2020 81,357 miles

brake pedal rubber is starting to deteriorate

front lower radiator support bracket corroded

slight weep from offside outer CV boot

Fail 21 Feb 2020 81,357 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pedal rubber is starting to deteriorate

front lower radiator support bracket corroded

slight weep from offside outer CV boot

Pass 22 Feb 2019 76,474 miles

Front Lower radiator support bracket corroded

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 76,474 miles

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

Front Lower radiator support bracket corroded

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 70,478 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges, passes due to tread design

Fail 9 Feb 2018 70,476 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges, passes due to tread design

Pass 17 Feb 2017 63,116 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 63,116 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre is starting to perish

Pass 26 Feb 2016 56,705 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 48,860 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 48,543 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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YG12 ACX is a 2012 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YG12 ACX, 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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YG12 ACX is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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