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BU16 NLZ

2016 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,585 mi
Last recorded60,585 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 NLZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 60,585 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 54,294 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 54,284 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 47,712 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 41,013 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 37,278 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 33,097 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 31,634 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 30,483 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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 NLZ is a 2016 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc 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 NLZ, 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

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What year was BU16 NLZ registered?

BU16 NLZ is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is BU16 NLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 NLZ 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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