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Renault Clio

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,149 cc

LX55 USVMOT history

LX55 USV is a black petrol Renault Clio first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 99,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LX55 USV black Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
99,802 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 USV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 USV was last recorded at 99,802 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 1,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2010: 13,324 miles, lower than 106,783 miles on 26 Sept 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
97,841 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,961 miles
Average per year
5,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,802 miles
  • 2025 – 97,841 miles
  • 2024 – 92,426 miles
  • 2023 – 87,986 miles
  • 2022 – 82,563 miles
  • 2021 – 82,562 miles
  • 2020 – 75,607 miles
  • 2019 – 73,109 miles
  • 2018 – 70,077 miles
  • 2017 – 58,519 miles
  • 2016 – 51,236 miles
  • 2015 – 48,520 miles
  • 2014 – 40,556 miles
  • 2013 – 33,020 miles
  • 2012 – 25,237 miles
  • 2011 – 17,196 miles
  • 2010 – 13,324 miles
  • 2009 – 106,783 miles
  • 2008 – 8,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,802 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt No longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 23 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,802 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    99,802 miles
    Test number
    933991266749
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail99,779 miles (+1,938)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,779 miles
    Test number
    519596619427
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass97,841 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    97,841 miles
    Test number
    396430081466
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail97,481 miles (+5,055)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,481 miles
    Test number
    221068080869
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass92,426 miles (+4,440)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,426 miles
    Test number
    895055532516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass87,986 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,986 miles
    Test number
    845607098483
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail87,983 miles (+91)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,983 miles
    Test number
    775034236438
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail87,892 miles (+5,329)1 dangerous4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,892 miles
    Test number
    926375101910
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt No longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass82,563 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    82,563 miles
    Test number
    949067547421
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail82,562 miles (+5,251)1 dangerous3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,562 miles
    Test number
    945873148946
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt No longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass77,311 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,311 miles
    Test number
    163069013403
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes. Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre more than 10 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail77,311 miles (+1,704)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,311 miles
    Test number
    121817403445
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes. Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre more than 10 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass75,607 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,607 miles
    Test number
    789474667048
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Fail75,599 miles (+2,490)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,599 miles
    Test number
    886621096536
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective No beam image. Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt No longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark On minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass73,109 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,109 miles
    Test number
    117763825422
    • AdvisoryFront wipers in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  16. Fail73,109 miles (+3,032)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,109 miles
    Test number
    343362946442
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  17. Pass70,077 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,077 miles
    Test number
    680567086071
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both. Beam images poor (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  18. Fail70,071 miles (+11,552)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,071 miles
    Test number
    334920822810
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both. Beam images poor (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  19. Pass58,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,519 miles
    Test number
    739796189980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail58,519 miles (+7,283)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,519 miles
    Test number
    141102625640
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass51,236 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,236 miles
    Test number
    997680695166
    • 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)

  22. Fail51,236 miles (+2,716)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,236 miles
    Test number
    255092993880
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  23. Pass48,520 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,520 miles
    Test number
    735299565179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSome noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

  24. Fail48,520 miles (+7,964)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,520 miles
    Test number
    359338665192
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSome noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

  25. Pass40,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,556 miles
    Test number
    397050574123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail40,556 miles (+7,536)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,556 miles
    Test number
    116870374122
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass33,020 miles (+7,783)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,020 miles
    Test number
    228538563488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,237 miles (+8,041)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,237 miles
    Test number
    137805722140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,196 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    17,196 miles
    Test number
    815126921168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail17,147 miles (+3,823)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,147 miles
    Test number
    247785421145
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  31. Pass13,324 miles (-93,459)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    13,324 miles
    Test number
    810167750254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass106,783 miles (+98,713)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    106,783 miles
    Test number
    993179969288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass8,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    8,070 miles
    Test number
    653597868218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 USV

Does LX55 USV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 USV is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 USV?
The MOT on LX55 USV is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 USV done?
LX55 USV was recorded at 99,802 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 5,300 miles a year.
Has LX55 USV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 USV has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LX55 USV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX55 USV find?
LX55 USV passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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