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BL03 BRL

2016 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,661 mi
Last recorded61,661 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 BRL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 61,661 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 46,350 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges and severely cracked ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Offside rear brake binding but not excessively

Offside rear tyre severely cracked

Pass 20 May 2023 38,363 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 30,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (5mm over tread area) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 21,825 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald on both edges

Fail 26 Oct 2021 21,820 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))

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

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

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

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Front tyre bald on both edges

Pass 29 Oct 2020 17,826 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 14,060 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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BL03 BRL is a 2016 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BL03 BRL, 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 BL03 BRL registered?

BL03 BRL is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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