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Renault Trafic

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,721 cc

L73 CLJMOT history

L73 CLJ is a white petrol Renault Trafic first used on 19 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 38 MOT tests, with 60,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2025
Mileage
60,863 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2025
MOT tests
38
19 passed · 19 failed
Per year
2,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L73 CLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Trafic
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,721 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
19 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L73 CLJ was last recorded at 60,863 miles on 19 Jul 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,859 miles · 24 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,863 miles
  • 2024 – 60,859 miles
  • 2023 – 60,849 miles
  • 2021 – 60,828 miles
  • 2020 – 59,417 miles
  • 2019 – 57,512 miles
  • 2018 – 53,979 miles
  • 2016 – 46,645 miles
  • 2015 – 45,657 miles
  • 2014 – 43,108 miles
  • 2013 – 41,475 miles
  • 2012 – 39,554 miles
  • 2011 – 37,745 miles
  • 2010 – 36,652 miles
  • 2009 – 32,909 miles
  • 2008 – 27,431 miles
  • 2007 – 25,192 miles
  • 2006 – 21,781 miles
  • 2005 – 21,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail60,863 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

What MOT failures 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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Headlamp deflectors fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside front door damaged but still opens & closes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

38 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail60,863 miles (+4)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,863 miles
    Test number
    248017905983
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Pass60,859 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    60,859 miles
    Test number
    883973520827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail60,854 miles (+5)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,854 miles
    Test number
    647774704099
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail60,849 miles6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,849 miles
    Test number
    934913896875
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine missing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,849 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    60,849 miles
    Test number
    740188827074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,845 miles (+17)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,845 miles
    Test number
    950854885646
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass60,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,828 miles
    Test number
    273645183995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,828 miles (+1,411)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,828 miles
    Test number
    716052795013
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass59,417 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,417 miles
    Test number
    588258809058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,410 miles (+1,898)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,410 miles
    Test number
    967595395769
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass57,512 miles (+122)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,512 miles
    Test number
    766696068147
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deflectors fitted

  12. Fail57,390 miles (+3,411)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,390 miles
    Test number
    709993773875
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deflectors fitted

  13. Pass53,979 miles (+105)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,979 miles
    Test number
    983780550188
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail53,874 miles (+7,229)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,874 miles
    Test number
    324771409207
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass46,645 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    46,645 miles
    Test number
    476500649997
    • AdvisoryNearside front door damaged but still opens & closes
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps have deflectors fitted as they are left hand drive units.

  16. Fail46,633 miles (+976)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,633 miles
    Test number
    548574562871
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front door damaged but still opens & closes
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass45,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,657 miles
    Test number
    222895852269
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack gaiter starting to split

  18. Fail45,657 miles (+2,549)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,657 miles
    Test number
    338131662962
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack gaiter starting to split

  19. Fail43,108 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,108 miles
    Test number
    577402304370
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass43,108 miles (+1,633)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    43,108 miles
    Test number
    639472304352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    41,475 miles
    Test number
    218270393292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,475 miles (+1,921)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,475 miles
    Test number
    949730493259
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass39,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,554 miles
    Test number
    766416302359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,554 miles (+1,809)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,554 miles
    Test number
    529365102391
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  25. Pass37,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,745 miles
    Test number
    727435501343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,745 miles (+1,093)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,745 miles
    Test number
    855085701335
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

  27. Pass36,652 miles (+3,743)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,652 miles
    Test number
    943986700356
    • NoteAdvise 5-8mm freeplay detected at steering wheel
    • NoteAdvise light underbody corrosion
    • NoteAdvise slight front brake imbalance
    • NoteStrong advise wipers poor

  28. Pass32,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    32,909 miles
    Test number
    451577809442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail32,909 miles (+3,644)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,909 miles
    Test number
    774326209330
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteSlight play in ns track rod

  30. Pass29,265 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,265 miles
    Test number
    992326799039
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteAll four tyres sidewalls cracked
    • NoteFuel cap seal cracked

  31. Fail29,265 miles (+1,834)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,265 miles
    Test number
    871726999024
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteAll four tyres sidewalls cracked
    • NoteFuel cap seal cracked

  32. Pass27,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,431 miles
    Test number
    551268508127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail27,431 miles (+2,239)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,431 miles
    Test number
    593397608178
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  34. Fail25,192 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,192 miles
    Test number
    222646807432
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  35. Pass25,192 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,192 miles
    Test number
    934506307144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass21,781 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    21,781 miles
    Test number
    252422006456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Pass21,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    21,615 miles
    Test number
    463727745405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  38. Fail21,615 miles1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,615 miles
    Test number
    623107745328
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.9 MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM
    • NotePARKING BRAKE OVERADJUSTED
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST SILENCER JOINT HAS A SLIGHT BLOW

Questions about L73 CLJ

Does L73 CLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L73 CLJ expired on 23 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L73 CLJ?
The MOT on L73 CLJ expired on 23 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L73 CLJ done?
L73 CLJ was recorded at 60,863 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2025, an average of 2,003 miles a year.
Has L73 CLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L73 CLJ has failed 19 of its 38 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L73 CLJ 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 L73 CLJ find?
L73 CLJ failed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2025 with 5 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front service brake excessively binding, and 3 more.

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