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2016 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

76,379 mi
Last recorded76,379 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA13 CAR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 76,379 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 66,534 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2024 66,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 56,555 miles

fuel cap filler cap damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2023 56,555 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective osf damaged (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap filler cap damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2022 48,400 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre(s) on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 48,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre(s) on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 38,620 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 38,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 31,527 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 31,527 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 23,752 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 23,750 miles

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

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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AA13 CAR is a 2016 Renault Clio in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AA13 CAR, 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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AA13 CAR is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 September 2016.

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