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AB04 OBY

2016 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,931 mi
Last recorded15,931 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 OBY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 15,931 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2026 54,674 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 54,674 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 15,033 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 49,676 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both sides) getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 49,676 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both sides) getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 12,529 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 46,676 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 9,823 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 40,779 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2022 8,040 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 36,897 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 6,513 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 35,207 miles

Under body covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2020 4,995 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 34,288 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 4,169 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 30,035 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 29,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 26,325 miles

rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 22 Feb 2017 21,056 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs lipped (3.5.1g)

Engine under tray fitted

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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AB04 OBY is a 2016 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AB04 OBY, 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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What year was AB04 OBY registered?

AB04 OBY is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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The MOT history for AB04 OBY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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