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YR12 RZU

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,873 mi
Last recorded81,873 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 RZU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 81,873 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 80,189 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 80,189 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 78,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 76,553 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 76,553 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 72,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 66,394 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 58,853 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 58,853 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 46,888 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))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 31,492 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 31,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 17,004 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 15,925 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 14,484 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 14,484 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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YR12 RZU is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR12 RZU, 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 YR12 RZU registered?

YR12 RZU is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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