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N216 DCC

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,295 mi
Last recorded108,295 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 DCC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 108,295 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Repair plug in off side rear tyre tread.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 108,258 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Repair plug in off side rear tyre tread.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 101,914 miles

Front role bar bushes cracking.

Fail 28 Sep 2010 101,914 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front role bar bushes cracking.

Slight roughness in near side rear wheel bearing.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 95,902 miles

Front brake discs wearing and rusting.

Fail 14 Oct 2009 95,902 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs wearing and rusting.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 89,074 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Front role bar link rubbers cracking.

Off side front door inner handle faulty.

Slight roughness on near side rear wheel bearing.

Fail 15 Oct 2008 89,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Front role bar link rubbers cracking.

Off side front door inner handle faulty.

Slight roughness on near side rear wheel bearing.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 81,681 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 81,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 71,890 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 71,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N216 DCC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 77,063 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 N216 DCC, 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 30 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N216 DCC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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