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AY16 XZM

2016 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,124 mi
Last recorded87,124 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 XZM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 87,124 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 76,598 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 76,588 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 64,057 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 54,224 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 54,224 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 46,884 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 40,958 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STARTING TO WEAR ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 40,958 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STARTING TO WEAR ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 36,289 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 25,874 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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AY16 XZM is a 2016 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel 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 AY16 XZM, 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 AY16 XZM registered?

AY16 XZM is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AY16 XZM safe to buy?

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