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YY61 NHB

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,112 mi
Last recorded155,112 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 NHB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 155,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 149,760 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 149,749 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 146,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 142,458 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Along outer edges. 195-50-R16 88V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 139,358 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 139,342 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam faulty switch (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative faulty switch (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working faulty switch (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 123,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 105,036 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 105,035 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 86,153 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall damaged

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2017 86,153 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall damaged

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2016 70,466 miles

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

o/s rear tirecut on sidewall not to cords

Fail 1 Mar 2016 70,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working 501 bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

o/s rear tirecut on sidewall not to cords

Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,600 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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YY61 NHB is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY61 NHB, 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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YY61 NHB is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 February 2012.

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