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Renault Clio

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,149 cc

X78 SOCMOT history

X78 SOC is a red petrol Renault Clio first used on 12 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 80,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2022.

X78 SOC red Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2022
Mileage
80,805 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 SOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

X78 SOC was last recorded at 80,805 miles on 25 Aug 2022, 215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Sept 2014: 69,455 miles, lower than 89,447 miles on 29 Aug 2014.

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
80,590 miles · 20 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
215 miles
Average per year
2,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,805 miles
  • 2021 – 80,590 miles
  • 2020 – 80,404 miles
  • 2019 – 79,993 miles
  • 2018 – 79,054 miles
  • 2017 – 76,585 miles
  • 2016 – 74,336 miles
  • 2015 – 72,138 miles
  • 2014 – 69,455 miles
  • 2013 – 66,479 miles
  • 2012 – 63,124 miles
  • 2011 – 58,727 miles
  • 2010 – 55,651 miles
  • 2009 – 52,146 miles
  • 2008 – 48,328 miles
  • 2007 – 42,082 miles
  • 2006 – 36,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail80,805 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak major leak on rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail80,805 miles (+215)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,805 miles
    Test number
    600749044992
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak major leak on rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper 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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass80,590 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    80,590 miles
    Test number
    317539242844
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail80,582 miles (+178)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,582 miles
    Test number
    987643504499
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working

  4. Pass80,404 miles (+411)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,404 miles
    Test number
    812583700734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tre low tread and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass79,993 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,993 miles
    Test number
    803634146553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail79,991 miles (+937)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,991 miles
    Test number
    709239983363
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass79,054 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,054 miles
    Test number
    424263887240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail79,053 miles (+2,468)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,053 miles
    Test number
    281282937332
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass76,585 miles (+2,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    76,585 miles
    Test number
    620857108801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass74,336 miles (+2,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    74,336 miles
    Test number
    984552997758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/65/14T (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass72,138 miles (+2,683)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,138 miles
    Test number
    201643296281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,455 miles (-19,992)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,455 miles
    Test number
    466255044264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,447 miles (+22,968)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,447 miles
    Test number
    639481144271
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass66,479 miles (+3,355)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    66,479 miles
    Test number
    477209743281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,124 miles (+4,397)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,124 miles
    Test number
    696154242258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,727 miles (+3,076)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,727 miles
    Test number
    258113121208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to perish

  17. Pass55,651 miles (+3,505)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,651 miles
    Test number
    651213450289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,146 miles (+3,818)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,146 miles
    Test number
    562081569235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,328 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,328 miles
    Test number
    301922788415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,322 miles (+6,240)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,322 miles
    Test number
    332250488221
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass42,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,082 miles
    Test number
    971354787238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,082 miles (+5,947)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,082 miles
    Test number
    320703987249
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass36,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    36,135 miles
    Test number
    481766286220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,135 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,135 miles
    Test number
    833736086219
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about X78 SOC

Does X78 SOC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X78 SOC expired on 19 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X78 SOC?
The MOT on X78 SOC expired on 19 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X78 SOC done?
X78 SOC was recorded at 80,805 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2022, an average of 2,815 miles a year.
Has X78 SOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 SOC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on X78 SOC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X78 SOC find?
X78 SOC failed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2022 with 5 major defects and 10 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak major leak on rear silencer; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 12 more.

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