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L30 GRR

2016 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

61,943 mi
Last recorded61,943 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 GRR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 61,943 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 61,943 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2026 69,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 69,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 58,850 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 63,911 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 63,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 51,041 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 51,041 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 59,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm(205/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm(205/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 59,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm(205/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords on inner edge(205/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm(205/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 43,587 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))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 43,470 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 53,306 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 33,922 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 46,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 25,454 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 40,377 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2020 18,204 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 35,419 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 10,836 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 30,057 miles

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

Rear Wiper blade smearing

Fail 13 Feb 2019 30,057 miles

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

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

Rear Wiper blade smearing

Pass 28 Feb 2018 25,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres are cracked and have cuts in side walls

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 19,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70 % approx worn (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both wearing low, Nearside front cut (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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L30 GRR is a 2016 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 L30 GRR, 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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L30 GRR is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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