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SJ16 BYC

2016 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,741 mi
Last recorded58,741 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 BYC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 58,741 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 53,281 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 51,231 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 31 Aug 2023 43,454 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 36,824 miles

service light on

tpms light on

Fail 31 Aug 2022 36,824 miles

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

service light on

tpms light on

Pass 1 Sep 2021 29,488 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 27,919 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 26,238 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 22,418 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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SJ16 BYC is a 2016 Renault Clio in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SJ16 BYC?

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What year was SJ16 BYC registered?

SJ16 BYC is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is SJ16 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ16 BYC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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