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YS62 DFC

2012 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,712 mi
Last recorded142,712 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 DFC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 142,712 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2024 131,055 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 131,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 118,730 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 118,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 107,438 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 95,946 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 95,946 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 85,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 85,676 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 85,104 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 75,989 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 75,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 62,922 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 53,591 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 48,702 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 48,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 35,847 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 35,847 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YS62 DFC is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YS62 DFC, 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 YS62 DFC registered?

YS62 DFC is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YS62 DFC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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