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SJ16 FRA

2016 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,499 mi
Last recorded66,499 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 66,499 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 66,441 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 59,513 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 59,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 54,846 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 54,846 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 46,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 46,683 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 37,890 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 29,890 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 29,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 24,793 miles

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

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

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

handbrake lever travel slightly high

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 FRA is a 2016 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc 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 SJ16 FRA, 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

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What year was SJ16 FRA registered?

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

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The MOT history for SJ16 FRA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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