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BT65 GYJ

2016 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,909 mi
Last recorded75,909 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT65 GYJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 75,909 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 75,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 65,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs are slightly lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly when spun by hand

Pass 17 Jan 2024 56,653 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 56,653 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 48,729 miles

Nearside rear tyre is of an asymmetric design but fitted incorrectly

Pass 11 Jan 2022 38,434 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 38,434 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 32,581 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 28,731 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 21,338 miles

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

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

slight buldge on n/s/f tyre

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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BT65 GYJ is a 2016 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc 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 BT65 GYJ, 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 BT65 GYJ registered?

BT65 GYJ is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 January 2016.

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The MOT history for BT65 GYJ 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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