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AC16 AEC

2016 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,859 mi
Last recorded44,859 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC16 AEC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 44,859 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Fail 3 Sep 2025 44,857 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Pass 9 Sep 2024 42,231 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 37,806 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 33,731 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 31,291 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 30,579 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2019 27,108 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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AC16 AEC is a 2016 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AC16 AEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC16 AEC registered?

AC16 AEC is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is AC16 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC16 AEC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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