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A25 AMC

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,900 mi
Last recorded54,900 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 AMC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 54,900 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 52,408 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 49,066 miles

Knocking noise from steering, unable to determine exactly where from, suspect from rack.

Noise when O/s rear wheel spun. Suspect from corrosion on brakes.

Fail 6 Jan 2021 49,066 miles

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

Knocking noise from steering, unable to determine exactly where from, suspect from rack.

Noise when O/s rear wheel spun. Suspect from corrosion on brakes.

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure.

Pass 5 Nov 2019 47,574 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 47,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 44,493 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 37,484 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 37,484 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 26,480 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 26,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 19,891 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

both front suspension arm bushes slight bonding failure

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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A25 AMC is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A25 AMC, 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 A25 AMC registered?

A25 AMC is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is A25 AMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 AMC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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