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SJ16 VXA

2016 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,711 mi
Last recorded42,711 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 VXA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 42,711 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 39,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 35,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2022 28,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 22,316 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Dec 2020 18,411 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn and also cracking and perishing on shoulders inner and outer no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres on shoulders cracking and perishing no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 15,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 15,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake requires attention , low on reading.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 11,735 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front front wipers streaking slightly but still clear windscreen.

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 VXA is a 2016 Renault Clio in Silver with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VXA, 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 VXA registered?

SJ16 VXA is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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The MOT history for SJ16 VXA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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