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AU16 YLC

2016 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,575 mi
Last recorded104,575 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 YLC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 104,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 104,557 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 93,407 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 93,407 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 81,140 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 70,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 59,203 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Aug 2020 52,767 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jul 2019 45,421 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 YLC 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 77.8%.

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 YLC, 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 AU16 YLC registered?

AU16 YLC is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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