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AU12 OFB

2012 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,789 mi
Last recorded111,789 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 OFB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 111,789 miles

hand brake travel high

Pass 21 Dec 2024 107,425 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2024 107,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 103,590 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 24 Dec 2022 99,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 95,476 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 95,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 94,952 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 94,948 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 91,792 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 80,453 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 67,541 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 54,838 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 38,362 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 34,452 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in tread down to cords but not in excess of requirements to fail

offside front tyre cut in outer wall 3mm

offside rear tyre cut in tread down to cords but not in excess of requirements to fail

Fail 15 May 2015 34,452 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre cut in tread down to cords but not in excess of requirements to fail

offside front tyre cut in outer wall 3mm

offside rear tyre cut in tread down to cords but not in excess of requirements to fail

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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AU12 OFB is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU12 OFB, 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 AU12 OFB registered?

AU12 OFB is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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