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AY66 LYJ

2016 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,206 mi
Last recorded74,206 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 LYJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 74,206 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 74,201 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 63,216 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 63,212 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 53,522 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 49,303 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 49,303 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 44,296 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 40,137 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 38,092 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 28,282 miles

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

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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AY66 LYJ is a 2016 Renault Clio in Blue 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 AY66 LYJ, 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 AY66 LYJ registered?

AY66 LYJ is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 December 2016.

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