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YJ12 XFY

2012 Renault Clio

White Lpg 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

184,734 mi
Last recorded184,734 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 XFY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 184,734 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 175,872 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 160,537 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 152,265 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 152,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. conversion stickers needed. import (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 146,005 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 122,300 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 120,191 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 99,012 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 94,059 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 89,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front and offside front headlights fitted with deflecter stickers

Fail 13 Sep 2016 89,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front and offside front headlights fitted with deflecter stickers

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 69,573 miles

Nearside Front and offside front headlight masks fitted at time of test

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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YJ12 XFY is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,200cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ12 XFY, 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 YJ12 XFY registered?

YJ12 XFY is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is YJ12 XFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ12 XFY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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