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AJ16 XHG

2016 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,996 mi
Last recorded120,996 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 XHG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 120,996 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 120,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2025 110,894 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2025 110,894 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 96,836 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 96,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 86,981 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 75,719 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2022 75,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 68,046 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 60,585 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 60,585 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 51,326 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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AJ16 XHG is a 2016 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AJ16 XHG, 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 AJ16 XHG registered?

AJ16 XHG is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 July 2016.

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