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AU16 LEJ

2016 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,448 mi
Last recorded107,448 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 LEJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 107,448 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp fitted in door mirror has a broken lens and dampness in lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure outer lamp partly insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on inner sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s outer cv boot has a slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer side wall and tread pattern of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s sill panel damaged by front jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight damage (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

no plate lamps working but are dim

Pass 3 Feb 2025 94,004 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 93,780 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 70,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16v also side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 70,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16v also side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 57,697 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 57,681 miles

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining springs missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2022 48,469 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 42,405 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 39,699 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 39,242 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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AU16 LEJ is a 2016 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AU16 LEJ, 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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AU16 LEJ is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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