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Renault Clio

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,149 cc

LB03 VULMOT history

LB03 VUL is a silver petrol Renault Clio first used on 21 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 83,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,476 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 VUL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 VUL was last recorded at 83,476 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 1,621 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,855 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,621 miles
Average per year
3,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,476 miles
  • 2025 – 81,855 miles
  • 2024 – 79,852 miles
  • 2023 – 78,312 miles
  • 2022 – 76,719 miles
  • 2021 – 75,045 miles
  • 2020 – 73,794 miles
  • 2018 – 70,473 miles
  • 2017 – 68,707 miles
  • 2016 – 66,618 miles
  • 2015 – 64,170 miles
  • 2014 – 54,927 miles
  • 2013 – 47,437 miles
  • 2012 – 39,657 miles
  • 2011 – 32,872 miles
  • 2010 – 25,208 miles
  • 2009 – 22,670 miles
  • 2008 – 20,232 miles
  • 2007 – 17,198 miles
  • 2006 – 13,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,476 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryBoth front inner tie rod ends have slight play
  • AdvisoryOil leak under engine

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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,476 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,476 miles
    Test number
    469798863741
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner tie rod ends have slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak under engine

  2. Fail83,476 miles (+1,621)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,476 miles
    Test number
    759946282956
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner tie rod ends have slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak under engine

  3. Pass81,855 miles (+2,003)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    81,855 miles
    Test number
    542639339756
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear noise from brake when operated
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens faded

  4. Pass79,852 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    79,852 miles
    Test number
    131318538610
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak under car
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak around pas rack

  5. Fail79,852 miles (+1,540)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,852 miles
    Test number
    708271666728
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak under car
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak around pas rack

  6. Pass78,312 miles (+1,593)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,312 miles
    Test number
    670187331705
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass76,719 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,719 miles
    Test number
    209679048973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail76,719 miles (+1,674)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,719 miles
    Test number
    886430958919
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass75,045 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,045 miles
    Test number
    377056280510
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear stop light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp lens staring to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp lens staring to deteriorate

  10. Fail75,045 miles (+1,251)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,045 miles
    Test number
    321338634225
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear stop light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp lens staring to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp lens staring to deteriorate

  11. Pass73,794 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    73,794 miles
    Test number
    402981254018
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail73,794 miles (+3,321)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,794 miles
    Test number
    549731960990
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass70,473 miles (+1,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    70,473 miles
    Test number
    263708598750
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working
    • AdvisorySlight fault on rear lamps

  14. Pass68,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,707 miles
    Test number
    533933222752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,707 miles (+2,089)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,707 miles
    Test number
    942322271051
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  16. Pass66,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,618 miles
    Test number
    378398088785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,618 miles (+2,448)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,618 miles
    Test number
    222973389227
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass64,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,170 miles
    Test number
    293942276352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail64,170 miles (+9,243)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,170 miles
    Test number
    350889552852
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass54,927 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    54,927 miles
    Test number
    776396914259
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail54,927 miles (+7,490)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,927 miles
    Test number
    338006314442
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass47,437 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,437 miles
    Test number
    307525803252
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail47,437 miles (+7,780)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,437 miles
    Test number
    927735903296
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass39,657 miles (+6,785)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    39,657 miles
    Test number
    746333512259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,872 miles (+7,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,872 miles
    Test number
    275194111287
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass25,208 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    25,208 miles
    Test number
    312277010454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,670 miles (+2,438)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    22,670 miles
    Test number
    994997719251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,232 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    20,232 miles
    Test number
    264620718266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,198 miles (+3,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    17,198 miles
    Test number
    242667997125
    • 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)

  30. Pass13,646 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    13,646 miles
    Test number
    380369606496
    • NoteSlight cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Questions about LB03 VUL

Does LB03 VUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 VUL is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 VUL?
The MOT on LB03 VUL is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 VUL done?
LB03 VUL was recorded at 83,476 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 3,557 miles a year.
Has LB03 VUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 VUL has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 VUL 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 LB03 VUL find?
LB03 VUL passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; both front inner tie rod ends have slight play, and 1 more.

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