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SJ16 GXU

2016 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,753 mi
Last recorded85,753 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 GXU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 85,753 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 85,753 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 75,125 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 75,122 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 64,717 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 54,506 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 50,756 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 50,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 39,110 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 24,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STARTING TO CRACK IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 23,173 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 23,173 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 19,950 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 GXU is a 2016 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GXU, 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 GXU registered?

SJ16 GXU is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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