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Renault Clio

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,461 cc

C5 LUAMOT history

C5 LUA is a blue diesel Renault Clio first used on 21 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 81,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2025.

C5 LUA blue Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2026
Mileage
81,867 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 LUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 LUA was last recorded at 81,867 miles on 11 Mar 2025, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,846 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
3,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,867 miles
  • 2024 – 76,184 miles
  • 2023 – 74,044 miles
  • 2022 – 71,464 miles
  • 2020 – 69,011 miles
  • 2019 – 67,236 miles
  • 2018 – 66,653 miles
  • 2016 – 66,065 miles
  • 2015 – 65,170 miles
  • 2014 – 63,245 miles
  • 2013 – 60,561 miles
  • 2012 – 58,744 miles
  • 2011 – 56,483 miles
  • 2010 – 50,241 miles
  • 2009 – 46,019 miles
  • 2008 – 41,938 miles
  • 2007 – 35,029 miles
  • 2005 – 23,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,867 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2018

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,867 miles (+21)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    81,867 miles
    Test number
    356349165354
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail81,846 miles (+5,662)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,846 miles
    Test number
    651617962476
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,184 miles (+2,140)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,184 miles
    Test number
    395633984798
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass74,044 miles (+2,580)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,044 miles
    Test number
    628075353979
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass71,464 miles (+2,453)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,464 miles
    Test number
    999687591465
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass69,011 miles (+1,775)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    69,011 miles
    Test number
    125523228868
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,236 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,236 miles
    Test number
    966027888413
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake sticky
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Fail67,236 miles (+583)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,236 miles
    Test number
    218813680382
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake sticky
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass66,653 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,653 miles
    Test number
    785537282388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,650 miles (+585)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,650 miles
    Test number
    186417526103
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass66,065 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,065 miles
    Test number
    158636683974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front A B S ring split
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside A B S ring split
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail66,065 miles (+895)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,065 miles
    Test number
    139999017037
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front A B S ring split
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside A B S ring split
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass65,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    65,170 miles
    Test number
    420715807163
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement badly (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail65,170 miles (+1,925)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,170 miles
    Test number
    183768022438
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement badly (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear o/s/r tyre has badly perished on outer sidewall,n/s/r tyre badly tears and big nail on center

  15. Pass63,245 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    63,245 miles
    Test number
    518724294246
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front ABS ring damaged

  16. Fail63,237 miles (+2,676)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,237 miles
    Test number
    337684594252
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass60,561 miles (+1,817)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,561 miles
    Test number
    508720173290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,744 miles (+2,261)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,744 miles
    Test number
    989112462284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  19. Pass56,483 miles (+6,242)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,483 miles
    Test number
    228353461208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    50,241 miles
    Test number
    783853160267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,241 miles (+4,222)1 dangerous9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,241 miles
    Test number
    431820360274
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

  22. Pass46,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,019 miles
    Test number
    304851449446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,019 miles (+4,081)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,019 miles
    Test number
    100631049262
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass41,938 miles (+6,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,938 miles
    Test number
    753991168276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass35,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,029 miles
    Test number
    253376107237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,029 miles (+11,938)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,029 miles
    Test number
    383316707208
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass23,091 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    23,091 miles
    Test number
    172729625382
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake balance close to limit

  28. Fail23,091 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,091 miles
    Test number
    423048425365
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C5 LUA

Does C5 LUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 LUA expired on 16 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 LUA?
The MOT on C5 LUA expired on 16 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 LUA done?
C5 LUA was recorded at 81,867 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2025, an average of 3,046 miles a year.
Has C5 LUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 LUA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 LUA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C5 LUA find?
C5 LUA passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm, and 4 more.

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