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331 ADL

2016 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

69,772 mi
Last recorded69,772 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration331 ADL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 69,772 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 69,772 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 65,114 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 65,114 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 60,041 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 60,041 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Flaking and very corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 54,377 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 54,377 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 49,315 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 49,313 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

Pass 23 Jan 2021 44,512 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner and outer edge

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 44,512 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and has nail in tread 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 37,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre getting low on tread and worn low on edges of tread

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre getting low on tread and worn low on edges of tread

Fail 16 Jan 2020 37,659 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre getting low on tread and worn low on edges of tread

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre getting low on tread and worn low on edges of tread

Pass 25 Jan 2019 25,620 miles

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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331 ADL is a 2016 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2016 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,190 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 331 ADL, 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 10 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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331 ADL is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 January 2016.

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