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SJ16 BGL

2016 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,934 mi
Last recorded60,934 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 BGL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 60,934 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 60,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 54,015 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS rear pipes over axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 46,542 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 38,409 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 29,967 miles

Central Rear Both rear brakes squealing when applied

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 22,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc slightly pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nearside front track rod slight play at inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc slightly pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 13,999 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 13,998 miles

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

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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SJ16 BGL is a 2016 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SJ16 BGL, 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 SJ16 BGL registered?

SJ16 BGL is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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