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Renault Clio

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,461 cc

LA55 XBLMOT history

LA55 XBL is a black diesel Renault Clio first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 84,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LA55 XBL black Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2026
Mileage
84,886 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 XBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA55 XBL was last recorded at 84,886 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 5,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,309 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,577 miles
Average per year
5,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,886 miles
  • 2025 – 79,309 miles
  • 2024 – 73,269 miles
  • 2023 – 61,070 miles
  • 2022 – 56,695 miles
  • 2021 – 50,604 miles
  • 2020 – 47,026 miles
  • 2019 – 42,908 miles
  • 2017 – 36,930 miles
  • 2016 – 32,643 miles
  • 2015 – 27,582 miles
  • 2014 – 21,306 miles
  • 2013 – 18,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail84,886 miles
  • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
  • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front FOG LENS DAMAGED
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryDoor card damage nsf

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail84,886 miles (+5,577)1 dangerous9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,886 miles
    Test number
    117020565652
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front FOG LENS DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDoor card damage nsf

  2. Pass79,309 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    79,309 miles
    Test number
    898030710491
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail79,308 miles (+6,039)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,308 miles
    Test number
    176951896488
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass73,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    73,269 miles
    Test number
    594339250862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail73,263 miles (+12,193)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,263 miles
    Test number
    574359524965
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass61,070 miles (+4,375)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    61,070 miles
    Test number
    900389901212
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass56,695 miles (+6,091)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    56,695 miles
    Test number
    872816842163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass50,604 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    50,604 miles
    Test number
    995173525734
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail50,604 miles (+3,578)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,604 miles
    Test number
    325808196411
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass47,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,026 miles
    Test number
    204660105525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,026 miles (+4,118)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,026 miles
    Test number
    679222328948
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass42,908 miles (+5,978)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    42,908 miles
    Test number
    322469424705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    36,930 miles
    Test number
    410547894475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail36,930 miles (+4,287)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,930 miles
    Test number
    989745789943
    • Repaired at testSpare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass32,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    32,643 miles
    Test number
    884270864412
    • AdvisoryUnder tray has fitted could not see all components

  16. Fail32,642 miles (+5,060)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,642 miles
    Test number
    455922092662
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray has fitted could not see all components

  17. Pass27,582 miles (+6,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    27,582 miles
    Test number
    882623438934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass21,306 miles (+3,148)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    21,306 miles
    Test number
    598785604389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    18,158 miles
    Test number
    825026703373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 XBL

Does LA55 XBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 XBL expired on 11 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 XBL?
The MOT on LA55 XBL expired on 11 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 XBL done?
LA55 XBL was recorded at 84,886 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 5,426 miles a year.
Has LA55 XBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 XBL has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 XBL 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 LA55 XBL find?
LA55 XBL failed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects and 6 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; brake fluid contaminated; central rear seat belt buckle not functioning as intended, and 13 more.

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