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SJ16 FDT

2016 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

25,012 mi
Last recorded25,012 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 FDT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 25,012 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 25,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 23,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 23,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 21,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 21,272 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 19,405 miles

Tyre slightly damaged Offside front and Offside rear outer sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 19,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Tpms indicates low tyre pressure

Tyre slightly damaged Offside front and Offside rear outer sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 16,372 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Osf and Nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsr and Nsf (1.1.11 (c))

Osf and Osr tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2021 16,371 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Osf and Nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsr and Nsf (1.1.11 (c))

Osf and Osr tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2020 12,180 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 12,180 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 8,830 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 FDT is a 2016 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 FDT, 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 FDT registered?

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

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