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SJ16 BYP

2016 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,609 mi
Last recorded67,609 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 BYP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 67,609 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease but secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 67,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease but secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 55,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tpms light on (low pressure)

Fail 10 Apr 2025 55,588 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper motor/linkage faulty, wipers obstructing view (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Tpms light on (low pressure)

Pass 18 Apr 2024 47,463 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 47,463 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding binding but no braking performance (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 39,650 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 29,206 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 22,037 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 16,904 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 12,438 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 BYP is a 2016 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SJ16 BYP, 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 BYP registered?

SJ16 BYP is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 March 2016.

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