2016 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · LS66 WDC

A clean recent roadworthiness profile is the defining feature of this 2016 Renault Clio, with the most recent test on 6 October 2025 recording a pass and no advisories or defects of any kind. This 2025 pass follows an identical clean pass on 14 October 2024, suggesting that whatever caused the two earlier failures has been resolved and the vehicle has settled into a stable pattern of compliance. It is worth noting that two failures are present in the history, both recorded in late 2023 (10 November failed, 17 November passed), but neither failure entry carries any defect text in the DVSA data provided. In MOT records, a failure with no defect text recorded against it typically means the vehicle did not present for retest with the original fail notice, or the data entry is incomplete, and crucially it means there is no specific component flagged for the buyer to investigate. The overall picture is therefore of a car that has returned clean results on its three most recent presentations, with no recurring advisories pointing to systemic wear. Against a ten-year build date and 81,900 recorded miles, this Clio averages roughly 8,190 miles per year, which sits squarely in the middle of what is typical for a small Renault of this vintage used as a daily driver. There are no lengthy gaps between test entries that would suggest extended periods off the road, and the continuous annual testing from 2023 through 2025 implies the car has remained in regular use throughout. Mechanical implications of this mileage band are moderate rather than severe: consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and the clutch will have seen normal service life wear, while suspension components including bushes, springs, and shock absorbers will be approaching or past their mid-life condition but should not yet be at the end of their serviceable life. Higher-mileage Clios of this generation are also worth checking for exhaust system corrosion, particularly around the rear silencer and mounting brackets, given the age of the vehicle. Because the MOT record contains no specific advisories or component-level defect entries, a prospective buyer cannot rely on the test history alone to anticipate which wearing parts may now be due for attention. On a road test, pay particular attention to the behaviour of the front suspension over uneven surfaces, listening for clonking or knocking noises that would suggest worn anti-roll bar drop links, top mounts, or strut bearings, all of which are known wear items on Clios approaching a decade of service. During braking, feel for any pedal pulsation or vibration through the steering wheel that would indicate warped front discs, and listen for any scraping or grinding suggesting worn pads or binding calipers. The steering should remain centred with no pulling to either direction under steady braking or acceleration, and a slow-speed figure-of-eight manoeuvre should produce no clonks from the outer CV joints or wishbone bushes. The Clio's 0.9-litre three-cylinder petrol and 1.5-litre diesel variants used in this era are generally robust, but the test drive should still include a thorough cold-start observation for any excessive exhaust smoke, a check for oil leaks around the engine and gearbox sump, and a listen for any timing chain rattle on the petrol unit from cold. Inspect the underside for any surface corrosion to the rear axle beam, brake pipes, and fuel lines, as these are the items most likely to attract advisories as the car ages further. Tyres should be checked for even tread wear across the axle, as inner-edge wear on the front pair would point to worn suspension geometry components. With no recorded defects, fresh advisories, or pattern of recurring failures, the objective DVSA record supports continued use subject to the usual age-related inspections on the test drive outlined above.