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Renault Clio

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

L7 YCJMOT history

L7 YCJ is a black petrol Renault Clio first used on 19 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

L7 YCJ black Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
144,278 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 YCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 YCJ was last recorded at 144,278 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 6,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,676 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,602 miles
Average per year
8,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,278 miles
  • 2025 – 137,676 miles
  • 2024 – 127,836 miles
  • 2023 – 118,577 miles
  • 2022 – 111,941 miles
  • 2021 – 96,557 miles
  • 2020 – 87,934 miles
  • 2019 – 76,688 miles
  • 2018 – 71,182 miles
  • 2017 – 68,171 miles
  • 2016 – 63,281 miles
  • 2015 – 57,154 miles
  • 2014 – 50,743 miles
  • 2013 – 41,061 miles
  • 2011 – 27,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,278 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,278 miles (+6,602)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    144,278 miles
    Test number
    635326959534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,676 miles (+9,840)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    137,676 miles
    Test number
    641366484288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,836 miles (+9,259)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    127,836 miles
    Test number
    968399389538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,577 miles (+113)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    118,577 miles
    Test number
    493743041669
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryN/S Wiper hitting trim
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail118,464 miles (+6,523)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,464 miles
    Test number
    729716007883
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryN/S Wiper hitting trim
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,941 miles (+344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    111,941 miles
    Test number
    518308329306
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail111,597 miles (+15,040)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,597 miles
    Test number
    235901799616
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass96,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,557 miles
    Test number
    190673462455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,557 miles (+8,623)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,557 miles
    Test number
    569851455158
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass87,934 miles (+11,246)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,934 miles
    Test number
    427549868634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,688 miles (+5,506)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    76,688 miles
    Test number
    541008352613
    • AdvisoryBoth rear indicators slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass71,182 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,182 miles
    Test number
    671001167784
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail71,182 miles (+3,011)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,182 miles
    Test number
    201329127160
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass68,171 miles (+4,890)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    68,171 miles
    Test number
    535571905817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass63,281 miles (+6,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    63,281 miles
    Test number
    615772101677
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryOversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring underside components

  16. Pass57,154 miles (+165)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,154 miles
    Test number
    645739745073
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

  17. Fail56,989 miles (+6,246)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,989 miles
    Test number
    968230445010
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

  18. Pass50,743 miles (+145)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    50,743 miles
    Test number
    336381144018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

  19. Fail50,598 miles (+9,537)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,598 miles
    Test number
    658824034091
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

  20. Pass41,061 miles (+13,435)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,061 miles
    Test number
    406013233019
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass27,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    27,626 miles
    Test number
    735316361281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 YCJ

Does L7 YCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 YCJ is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 YCJ?
The MOT on L7 YCJ is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 YCJ done?
L7 YCJ was recorded at 144,278 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 8,131 miles a year.
Has L7 YCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 YCJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L7 YCJ 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 L7 YCJ find?
L7 YCJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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