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BT16 PLN

2016 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,584 mi
Last recorded84,584 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 PLN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 84,584 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 84,579 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 71,780 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 70,879 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 70,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2024 66,136 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 63,461 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 58,052 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 57,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner bald & sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner bald & sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 40,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front repeater lends internal condensation

Pass 18 Jun 2020 36,696 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 31,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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BT16 PLN is a 2016 Renault Clio in Grey with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BT16 PLN, 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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BT16 PLN is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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