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A8 YBC

2012 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,463 mi
Last recorded104,463 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 YBC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 104,463 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 104,463 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 103,648 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 102,658 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 100,833 miles

Radiator frame badly corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2022 100,833 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Radiator frame badly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 98,256 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 98,174 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 96,473 miles

Front x member / raidiator mounting corroded

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 96,470 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front x member / raidiator mounting corroded

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 93,681 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 93,657 miles

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

Offside Front Main Beam Bulb Not Fitted Correctly

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 90,200 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 90,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2017 82,315 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 82,313 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 May 2016 75,658 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 64,428 miles

Nearside Rear 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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A8 YBC is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 A8 YBC, 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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A8 YBC is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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