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Renault Clio

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,461 cc

L5 DFBMOT history

L5 DFB is a silver diesel Renault Clio first used on 27 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 84,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

L5 DFB silver Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
84,202 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 DFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
27 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 DFB was last recorded at 84,202 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,507 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
695 miles
Average per year
3,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,202 miles
  • 2025 – 83,507 miles
  • 2024 – 82,872 miles
  • 2023 – 81,970 miles
  • 2022 – 80,684 miles
  • 2021 – 79,166 miles
  • 2020 – 78,118 miles
  • 2019 – 76,012 miles
  • 2018 – 73,668 miles
  • 2017 – 70,835 miles
  • 2016 – 63,837 miles
  • 2015 – 54,899 miles
  • 2014 – 45,497 miles
  • 2013 – 35,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,202 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Early attention required

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Early attention required

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,202 miles (+695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    84,202 miles
    Test number
    414302779085
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass83,507 miles (+635)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    83,507 miles
    Test number
    469588984463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,872 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    82,872 miles
    Test number
    205235912423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,970 miles (+1,286)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    81,970 miles
    Test number
    700081273378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,684 miles (+1,518)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,684 miles
    Test number
    225250583084
    • AdvisoryFront Both struts corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking , early attention required (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass79,166 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,166 miles
    Test number
    114577915989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Early attention required (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Early attention required (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail79,158 miles (+1,040)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,158 miles
    Test number
    934322578171
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Early attention required (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Early attention required (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass78,118 miles (+2,106)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,118 miles
    Test number
    896151602987
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Early attention required (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass76,012 miles (+2,344)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,012 miles
    Test number
    796689811920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel long
  10. Pass73,668 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,668 miles
    Test number
    164419363047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,637 miles (+2,802)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,637 miles
    Test number
    530998288772
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  12. Pass70,835 miles (+6,998)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,835 miles
    Test number
    155699355356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,837 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    63,837 miles
    Test number
    840233883001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Fail63,837 miles (+8,938)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,837 miles
    Test number
    299994919689
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass54,899 miles (+9,402)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,899 miles
    Test number
    227193225083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape
  16. Pass45,497 miles (+9,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    45,497 miles
    Test number
    877994324038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass35,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    35,555 miles
    Test number
    767951123038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L5 DFB

Does L5 DFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 DFB is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 DFB?
The MOT on L5 DFB is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 DFB done?
L5 DFB was recorded at 84,202 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 3,716 miles a year.
Has L5 DFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 DFB has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on L5 DFB 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 L5 DFB find?
L5 DFB passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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