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Renault Clio

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB54 ABUMOT history

LB54 ABU is a black petrol Renault Clio first used on 13 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 39,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2025
Mileage
39,979 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 ABU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB54 ABU was last recorded at 39,979 miles on 3 Jul 2025, 162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,817 miles · 17 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
162 miles
Average per year
1,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,979 miles
  • 2024 – 39,817 miles
  • 2023 – 39,358 miles
  • 2022 – 38,692 miles
  • 2021 – 37,911 miles
  • 2020 – 34,515 miles
  • 2019 – 32,026 miles
  • 2018 – 31,024 miles
  • 2017 – 29,954 miles
  • 2016 – 28,715 miles
  • 2015 – 27,475 miles
  • 2013 – 25,561 miles
  • 2012 – 23,822 miles
  • 2011 – 22,540 miles
  • 2010 – 21,259 miles
  • 2009 – 17,916 miles
  • 2008 – 14,366 miles
  • 2007 – 11,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail39,979 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 175/65/14 (poor condition)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (poor condition)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Wipers starting to smear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail39,979 miles (+162)2 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,979 miles
    Test number
    326581659919
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass39,817 miles (+459)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    39,817 miles
    Test number
    779199744292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass39,358 miles (+666)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    39,358 miles
    Test number
    698383953518
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (poor condition)175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass38,692 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    38,692 miles
    Test number
    589191749007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 175/65/14 (poor condition) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (poor condition) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail38,692 miles (+781)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,692 miles
    Test number
    841306659776
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 175/65/14 (poor condition) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (poor condition) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s washer weak
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear

  6. Pass37,911 miles (+3,396)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    37,911 miles
    Test number
    958425888159
    • MinorFront Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175\65\14 poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisy
    • AdvisorySuspension top mounts slight play both sides
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear

  7. Pass34,515 miles (+2,489)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    34,515 miles
    Test number
    997666387591
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake trevel long
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisey
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion brake servo
    • AdvisorySlight wear both sides front upper suspension moontings

  8. Pass32,026 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    32,026 miles
    Test number
    356121328173
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides link rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisey
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion brake servo
    • AdvisorySlight wear both front top suspension mountings

  9. Fail32,026 miles (+1,002)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,026 miles
    Test number
    501715462885
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides link rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisey
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion brake servo
    • AdvisorySlight wear both front top suspension mountings

  10. Pass31,024 miles (+23)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    31,024 miles
    Test number
    186124868149
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorating
    • AdvisoryN/S steering rack gaiter perishing
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre worn close to wear indicators , and perishing -- RECOMMEND EARLY REPLACEMENT
    • AdvisoryNoise from O/S/R wheel bearing -- RECOMMEND ATTENTION
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount badly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySign of slight corrosion -- brake servo
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front top suspension mounts

  11. Fail31,001 miles (+1,047)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,001 miles
    Test number
    964945111424
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly perishing (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorating
    • AdvisoryN/S steering rack gaiter perishing
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre worn close to wear indicators , and perishing -- RECOMMEND EARLY REPLACEMENT
    • AdvisoryNoise from O/S/R wheel bearing -- RECOMMEND ATTENTION
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount badly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySign of slight corrosion -- brake servo
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front top suspension mounts

  12. Pass29,954 miles (+1,239)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    29,954 miles
    Test number
    706643296375
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly perished RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNs steering rack boot perishing
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre perishing/getting close to wear indicator
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount broken recommend replacement
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion by nsr suspension mount

  13. Pass28,715 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    28,715 miles
    Test number
    340994082515
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre badly perished/radial cracks recommend replacement
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount deteriorated,recommend replacement

  14. Fail28,715 miles (+1,240)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,715 miles
    Test number
    993955089618
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre badly perished/radial cracks recommend replacement
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount deteriorated,recommend replacement

  15. Pass27,475 miles (+14)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    27,475 miles
    Test number
    839921025050
    • NoteBattery loose
    • NoteOsr tyre badly perished recommend replacement

  16. Fail27,461 miles (+1,900)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,461 miles
    Test number
    465219915040
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteBattery loose
    • NoteOsr tyre badly perished recommend replacement
    • NoteRear exhaust mount deteriorated recommend replacement

  17. Pass25,561 miles (+1,739)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    25,561 miles
    Test number
    489514243316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHandbrake travel,rear brakes noisy
    • NoteNoise from osr wheel bearing,slight roughness/just acceptable recommend attention
    • NoteNs steering rack boot perishing,slight play in os steering rack inner joint
    • NoteOsr tyre badly perished ,recommend replacement
    • NoteRear exhaust mount badly deteriorated

  18. Pass23,822 miles (+2)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    23,822 miles
    Test number
    427392042429
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteBattery loose
    • NoteRear brake balance poor,noisy/snatching slightly
    • NoteRear exhaust mount perished/splitting

  19. Fail23,820 miles (+1,280)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,820 miles
    Test number
    768500542384
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteBattery loose
    • NoteRear brake balance poor,noisy/snatching slightly
    • NoteRear exhaust mount perished/splitting

  20. Pass22,540 miles (+1,281)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    22,540 miles
    Test number
    287997441304
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBattery loose
    • NoteBrake servo slightly corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust mount perishing

  21. Pass21,259 miles (+3,343)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    21,259 miles
    Test number
    450211540309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,916 miles (+3,550)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    17,916 miles
    Test number
    874142449386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,366 miles (+3,192)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    14,366 miles
    Test number
    941089538302
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront brake pads seem low
    • NoteRear exhaust mount perished & splitting

  24. Pass11,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    11,174 miles
    Test number
    450594847431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 ABU

Does LB54 ABU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 ABU expired on 27 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 ABU?
The MOT on LB54 ABU expired on 27 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 ABU done?
LB54 ABU was recorded at 39,979 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2025, an average of 1,640 miles a year.
Has LB54 ABU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 ABU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 ABU 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 LB54 ABU find?
LB54 ABU failed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both, and 8 more.

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