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P29 EMD

2016 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests35 (27 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

124,755 mi
Last recorded124,755 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 EMD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

27 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 124,755 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2026 123,113 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 123,113 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 106,250 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 106,250 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 88,026 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 88,021 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 109,034 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 98,897 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 85,149 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 85,149 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch catching shocker

Pass 13 Feb 2024 97,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 93,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer shoulders worn and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 74,795 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 90,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 59,952 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 59,952 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front brakes fluctuating excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 89,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 69,792 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 48,786 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 Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 84,288 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 46,735 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,907 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 28,921 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 32,807 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 17,139 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 24,510 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 17,011 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 26,310 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 8,286 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 8,286 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 8,286 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 36,639 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 27,685 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 27,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P29 EMD is a 2016 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

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 P29 EMD, 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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P29 EMD is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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