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Renault Clio

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,149 cc

LX56 PLJMOT history

LX56 PLJ is a silver petrol Renault Clio first used on 11 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

LX56 PLJ silver Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
119,517 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 PLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX56 PLJ was last recorded at 119,517 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 3,667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,850 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,667 miles
Average per year
5,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,517 miles
  • 2025 – 115,850 miles
  • 2024 – 112,161 miles
  • 2023 – 109,706 miles
  • 2022 – 106,369 miles
  • 2021 – 102,599 miles
  • 2020 – 97,222 miles
  • 2019 – 92,919 miles
  • 2018 – 88,773 miles
  • 2017 – 83,955 miles
  • 2016 – 76,411 miles
  • 2015 – 68,363 miles
  • 2014 – 59,541 miles
  • 2013 – 50,336 miles
  • 2012 – 41,881 miles
  • 2011 – 34,299 miles
  • 2010 – 26,286 miles
  • 2009 – 20,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail119,517 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints heavily worn
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar link bushes cracking and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar link bushes cracking and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake flex hoses corroded at ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail119,517 miles (+3,667)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,517 miles
    Test number
    230053189513
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints heavily worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar link bushes cracking and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar link bushes cracking and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake flex hoses corroded at ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass115,850 miles (+3,689)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    115,850 miles
    Test number
    507984213133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass112,161 miles (+2,455)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    112,161 miles
    Test number
    956359447495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,706 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    109,706 miles
    Test number
    646369113610
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail109,706 miles (+3,337)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,706 miles
    Test number
    234196787797
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass106,369 miles (+3,770)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    106,369 miles
    Test number
    968798661561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,599 miles (+5,377)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    102,599 miles
    Test number
    481058725990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,222 miles (+4,303)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,222 miles
    Test number
    164140699505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,919 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,919 miles
    Test number
    916850277106
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail92,919 miles (+4,146)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,919 miles
    Test number
    583589526108
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass88,773 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,773 miles
    Test number
    570108754032
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail88,773 miles (+14)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,773 miles
    Test number
    277203209556
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail88,759 miles (+4,804)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,759 miles
    Test number
    229563063424
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Pass83,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,955 miles
    Test number
    557489851826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,955 miles (+7,544)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,955 miles
    Test number
    103664708843
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass76,411 miles (+8,048)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,411 miles
    Test number
    315359829559
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rack has slight play in inner joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rack has slight play in inner joint

  17. Pass68,363 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,363 miles
    Test number
    398017985066
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail68,363 miles (+8,822)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,363 miles
    Test number
    689847585075
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass59,541 miles (+63)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,541 miles
    Test number
    146954884085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail59,478 miles (+9,142)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,478 miles
    Test number
    176101184065
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass50,336 miles (+8,455)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,336 miles
    Test number
    648872893007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass41,881 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,881 miles
    Test number
    527655792011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,652 miles (+7,353)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,652 miles
    Test number
    328804982004
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass34,299 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,299 miles
    Test number
    558443101151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail34,292 miles (+8,006)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,292 miles
    Test number
    128469191043
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  26. Pass26,286 miles (+6,213)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    26,286 miles
    Test number
    574323000107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn low inside edge

  27. Pass20,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    20,073 miles
    Test number
    854562579063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX56 PLJ

Does LX56 PLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX56 PLJ expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX56 PLJ?
The MOT on LX56 PLJ expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX56 PLJ done?
LX56 PLJ was recorded at 119,517 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 5,674 miles a year.
Has LX56 PLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 PLJ has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LX56 PLJ 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 LX56 PLJ find?
LX56 PLJ failed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 3 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter split; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; nearside rear wheel bearing rough when rotated, and 7 more.

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