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BGZ 2978

2016 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,145 mi
Last recorded58,145 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 2978
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 58,145 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 52,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 52,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 46,884 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn but not excessively

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Jan 2023 41,342 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 30,801 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 30,801 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2021 25,183 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 22,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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BGZ 2978 is a 2016 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc 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 BGZ 2978, 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

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What year was BGZ 2978 registered?

BGZ 2978 is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 February 2016.

Is BGZ 2978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGZ 2978 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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