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AP16 HXD

2016 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,522 mi
Last recorded75,522 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 HXD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 75,522 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 75,522 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 68,045 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 68,045 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 63,266 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened coil spring doesn't appear to be seated correctly, close to touching body (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 63,266 miles

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

Nearside 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 reverse lamp damaged

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened coil spring doesn't appear to be seated correctly, close to touching body (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 54,328 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside both close to or on min limit - 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 54,243 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside both close to or on min limit - 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 45,181 miles

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 45,181 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 35,428 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 30,310 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 23,167 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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AP16 HXD is a 2016 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol 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 AP16 HXD, 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 AP16 HXD registered?

AP16 HXD is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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