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SJ66 MLX

2016 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,381 mi
Last recorded25,381 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ66 MLX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 25,381 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 24,663 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 23,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 23,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 22,423 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 22,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 21,060 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 19,725 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 19,725 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 16,836 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 MLX is a 2016 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MLX, 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 MLX registered?

SJ66 MLX is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is SJ66 MLX safe to buy?

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