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BU16 FEJ

2016 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,655 mi
Last recorded82,655 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 FEJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 82,655 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 78,826 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 73,622 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 73,618 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 63,960 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 54,901 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 50,167 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 46,693 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 41,885 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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BU16 FEJ is a 2016 Renault Clio in Red with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BU16 FEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU16 FEJ?

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What year was BU16 FEJ registered?

BU16 FEJ is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is BU16 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 FEJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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