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BL65 UBU

2016 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,223 mi
Last recorded72,223 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL65 UBU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 72,223 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 72,169 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Has Wire wrapped around it (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cut on outside side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 64,258 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 56,681 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 51,404 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 47,584 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 45,173 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 41,223 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 41,223 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 37,864 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 37,863 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (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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BL65 UBU is a 2016 Renault Clio in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BL65 UBU, 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 BL65 UBU registered?

BL65 UBU is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 January 2016.

Is BL65 UBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL65 UBU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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