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BJ16 VUK

2016 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,695 mi
Last recorded70,695 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 VUK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 70,695 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 70,549 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 - 55 - 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2024 55,664 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 49,352 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 49,317 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 44,324 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 12 Nov 2020 37,708 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 29,739 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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BJ16 VUK is a 2016 Renault Clio in Blue with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ16 VUK, 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 BJ16 VUK registered?

BJ16 VUK is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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