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AU16 VEB

2016 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,033 mi
Last recorded30,033 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 VEB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 30,033 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 27,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe attached to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 25,242 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 25,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished on outer edge and tread separated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished on outer edge and tread separated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 23,339 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 20,932 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 19,024 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 17,792 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slight distortion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 10,836 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 VEB is a 2016 Renault Clio in Red with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU16 VEB, 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

How do I check the history of AU16 VEB?

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What year was AU16 VEB registered?

AU16 VEB is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 March 2016.

Is AU16 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 VEB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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