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BU16 NNJ

2016 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,937 mi
Last recorded65,937 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 65,937 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both N/S&O/S ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 65,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both N/S&O/S ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside edge, both N/S&O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 55,157 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 55,157 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake slow working

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 44,147 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 44,133 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 30,308 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 29,996 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2021 21,087 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 14,558 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 9,223 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 NNJ is a 2016 Renault Clio in White 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 BU16 NNJ, 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 BU16 NNJ registered?

BU16 NNJ is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is BU16 NNJ safe to buy?

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