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BL16 PZV

2016 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,794 mi
Last recorded83,794 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 PZV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 83,794 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 83,683 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 83,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 71,705 miles

Nearside Front Inner worn @3mm

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner worn @3mm

Fail 29 Mar 2024 71,075 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner worn @3mm

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner worn @3mm

Pass 27 Mar 2023 62,166 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 62,165 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 50,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play new ball joint/arm required near future (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting centre (new blade required 14" blade) (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 43,028 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 43,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 35,873 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 35,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Mar 2019 25,783 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 25,783 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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BL16 PZV is a 2016 Renault Clio in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BL16 PZV, 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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BL16 PZV is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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