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SJ65 APM

2016 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,315 mi
Last recorded79,315 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ65 APM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 79,315 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 79,314 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 77,384 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 77,384 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 75,400 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 73,902 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 73,901 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 72,489 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 69,948 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 69,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,797 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 42,260 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2019 42,258 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 72% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

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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SJ65 APM is a 2016 Renault Clio in Red with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SJ65 APM, 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 SJ65 APM registered?

SJ65 APM is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 2016.

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