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SJ66 MDZ

2016 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,165 mi
Last recorded88,165 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ66 MDZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 88,165 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 88,165 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 81,408 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 81,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 72,854 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 72,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 65,851 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 65,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 60,567 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 54,785 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 54,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 47,216 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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SJ66 MDZ is a 2016 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel 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 SJ66 MDZ, 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 SJ66 MDZ registered?

SJ66 MDZ is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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The MOT history for SJ66 MDZ 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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