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SD66 YCL

2016 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,626 mi
Last recorded67,626 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD66 YCL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 67,626 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread light damage. (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 63,243 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 63,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

spare wheel not fully secured.

tyre light on

Pass 26 Oct 2023 58,527 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Oct 2023 58,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 53,418 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 53,418 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 46,836 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 46,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

spare wheel not secure.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 38,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 38,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 22,768 miles

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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SD66 YCL is a 2016 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SD66 YCL, 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 SD66 YCL registered?

SD66 YCL is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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