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Renault Clio

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,149 cc

L16 BYNMOT history

L16 BYN is a white petrol Renault Clio first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 70,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

L16 BYN white Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
70,078 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 BYN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 BYN was last recorded at 70,078 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,070 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,078 miles
  • 2025 – 63,775 miles
  • 2024 – 61,579 miles
  • 2023 – 55,986 miles
  • 2022 – 48,268 miles
  • 2021 – 38,227 miles
  • 2020 – 31,175 miles
  • 2019 – 19,651 miles
  • 2018 – 17,550 miles
  • 2017 – 15,183 miles
  • 2016 – 9,465 miles
  • 2015 – 7,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,078 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front half subframe/radiator brackets corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right hand bush perished/cracked with slight movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush perished with slight movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,078 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    70,078 miles
    Test number
    730101251990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail70,070 miles (+6,295)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,070 miles
    Test number
    448449803097
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass63,775 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    63,775 miles
    Test number
    260704384752
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail63,768 miles (+2,189)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,768 miles
    Test number
    328367875942
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass61,579 miles (+41)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    61,579 miles
    Test number
    864974457699
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front half subframe/radiator brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front disc has slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right hand bush perished/cracked with slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush perished with slight movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left hand bush perished/cracked with slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush perished with slight movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber snapped , system still secure , will require new rubber/hanger in near future (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear rear bumper slightly insecure , unlikely to become detached

  6. Fail61,538 miles (+5,552)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,538 miles
    Test number
    616784707707
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front half subframe/radiator brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right hand bush perished/cracked with slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and close to limits in places (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush perished with slight movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left hand bush perished/cracked with slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush perished with slight movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber snapped , system still secure , will require new rubber/hanger in near future (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear rear bumper slightly insecure , unlikely to become detached

  7. Pass55,986 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    55,986 miles
    Test number
    462671906830
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear rear bumper slightly insecure but not likely to become detached
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right hand bonded bush starting to separate and has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre multiple nails in tyre advise change
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left hand bonded bush starting to separate and has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail55,986 miles (+7,718)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,986 miles
    Test number
    941488843409
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear rear bumper slightly insecure but not likely to become detached
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right hand bonded bush starting to separate and has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre multiple nails in tyre advise change
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left hand bonded bush starting to separate and has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass48,268 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    48,268 miles
    Test number
    375042968253
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper loose

  10. Fail48,268 miles (+10,041)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,268 miles
    Test number
    161873560430
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper loose

  11. Pass38,227 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    38,227 miles
    Test number
    431708215315
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp not working / connected
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge bald, Inner edge worn, On 3mm, DOT 2919, 185/60/15 84H (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Number plate lamp lens has paint on lens
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn/bald, Inner edge slightly worn, On 3mm, DOT 3519, 185/60/15 84H (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Number plate lamp lens missing
    • AdvisoryRear bumper loose, will not become insecure
    • AdvisoryRear crash bar missing from behind bumper

  12. Fail38,227 miles (+7,052)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,227 miles
    Test number
    283105143025
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp not working / connected
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge bald, Inner edge worn, On 3mm, DOT 2919, 185/60/15 84H (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Number plate lamp lens has paint on lens
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn/bald, Inner edge slightly worn, On 3mm, DOT 3519, 185/60/15 84H (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Number plate lamp lens missing
    • AdvisoryRear bumper loose, will not become insecure
    • AdvisoryRear crash bar missing from behind bumper

  13. Pass31,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    31,175 miles
    Test number
    852440259403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail31,175 miles (+11,524)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,175 miles
    Test number
    809992018523
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  15. Pass19,651 miles (+2,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    19,651 miles
    Test number
    574620488439
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass17,550 miles (+2,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    17,550 miles
    Test number
    182265875938
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass15,183 miles (+5,718)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    15,183 miles
    Test number
    883247006080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,465 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    9,465 miles
    Test number
    352844265221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    7,561 miles
    Test number
    318036075045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail7,561 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,561 miles
    Test number
    986316975015
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about L16 BYN

Does L16 BYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 BYN is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 BYN?
The MOT on L16 BYN is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 BYN done?
L16 BYN was recorded at 70,078 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 5,442 miles a year.
Has L16 BYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 BYN has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 BYN 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 L16 BYN find?
L16 BYN passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear coil spring corroded.

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