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SJ16 MVT

2016 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,435 mi
Last recorded88,435 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 MVT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 88,435 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 88,435 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 80,085 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 80,085 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 77,604 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 77,601 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 75,905 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm ,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 64,889 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 64,883 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 49,251 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 45,643 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 45,643 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 42,134 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 42,134 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 31 Jan 2019 31,278 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))

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 MVT is a 2016 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MVT, 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 MVT registered?

SJ16 MVT is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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