Renault Clio
Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc
L1 EXJMOT history
L1 EXJ is a blue petrol Renault Clio first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 157,927 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 157,927 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 16 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 9,373 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 EXJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Renault
- Model
- Clio
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 1 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 EXJ was last recorded at 157,927 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 157,927 miles · 23 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 9,373 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,927 miles
- 2025 – 145,941 miles
- 2024 – 130,057 miles
- 2023 – 119,390 miles
- 2022 – 106,833 miles
- 2021 – 99,754 miles
- 2020 – 86,658 miles
- 2019 – 73,167 miles
- 2018 – 61,080 miles
- 2017 – 57,589 miles
- 2016 – 53,812 miles
- 2015 – 47,286 miles
- 2014 – 40,201 miles
- 2013 – 33,791 miles
- 2012 – 27,667 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,927 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Position lamp not working
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear heatshield insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 30 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,927 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 157,927 miles
- Test number
- 461078905008
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail157,927 miles (+11,986)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,927 miles
- Test number
- 294850823270
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass145,941 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 145,941 miles
- Test number
- 348690258014
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear heatshield insecure
Fail145,932 miles (+15,875)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,932 miles
- Test number
- 476939722353
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear heatshield insecure
Pass130,057 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 130,057 miles
- Test number
- 425877280445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,024 miles (+10,634)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,024 miles
- Test number
- 334804183507
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabiliser mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass119,390 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 119,390 miles
- Test number
- 730112447988
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,390 miles (+12,557)3 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,390 miles
- Test number
- 909055659044
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
Pass106,833 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 106,833 miles
- Test number
- 860714521174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,833 miles (+7,079)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,833 miles
- Test number
- 899132428271
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Has play also (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass99,754 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 99,754 miles
- Test number
- 417290673452
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R16 lowest point 3mm wearing outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail99,754 miles (+121)5 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,754 miles
- Test number
- 207089259802
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50R16 cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Lower arm front bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted/split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R16 lowest point 3mm wearing outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail99,633 miles (+12,975)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,633 miles
- Test number
- 999316102361
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure forward bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
Pass86,658 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 86,658 miles
- Test number
- 583936234726
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail86,658 miles (+13,491)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,658 miles
- Test number
- 839717498806
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,167 miles (+450)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 73,167 miles
- Test number
- 556364203495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,717 miles (+11,637)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,717 miles
- Test number
- 901728683314
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass61,080 miles (+3,491)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 61,080 miles
- Test number
- 856592218521
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE Play in inner track rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre outer side wall has slight damage
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has split in tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE Play in inner track rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper has a slight protrusion
- AdvisorySlight bind to both rear wheels
Pass57,589 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 57,589 miles
- Test number
- 816355757894
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,589 miles (+3,777)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,589 miles
- Test number
- 644282463577
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass53,812 miles (+6,526)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 53,812 miles
- Test number
- 307671384872
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread left (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,286 miles (+703)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 47,286 miles
- Test number
- 290898821562
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass46,583 miles (+138)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 46,583 miles
- Test number
- 747128090330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,445 miles (+6,244)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,445 miles
- Test number
- 277575885060
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release LEFT HAND (5.2.5a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass40,201 miles (+123)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 40,201 miles
- Test number
- 788573654289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,078 miles (+6,287)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,078 miles
- Test number
- 755871044265
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass33,791 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 33,791 miles
- Test number
- 509039233228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,791 miles (+6,124)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,791 miles
- Test number
- 427459933202
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass27,667 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 27,667 miles
- Test number
- 878583742275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L1 EXJ
- Does L1 EXJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 EXJ is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L1 EXJ?
- The MOT on L1 EXJ is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L1 EXJ done?
- L1 EXJ was recorded at 157,927 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 9,373 miles a year.
- Has L1 EXJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 EXJ has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L1 EXJ 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 L1 EXJ find?
- L1 EXJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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