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BG16 CFN

2016 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,851 mi
Last recorded97,851 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 CFN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 97,851 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (205/45r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (205/45r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 92,474 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint pinch bolt to short and not fully locked into nut

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 92,413 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint pinch bolt to short and not fully locked into nut

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 84,411 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 84,411 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 81,057 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 69,994 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 69,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 60,852 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 60,851 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 53,590 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 48,701 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 48,701 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 33,072 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 33,072 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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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BG16 CFN is a 2016 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG16 CFN, 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 BG16 CFN registered?

BG16 CFN is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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