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Renault Clio

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y279 FCCMOT history

Y279 FCC is a green petrol Renault Clio first used on 11 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 48,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

Y279 FCC green Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
48,966 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 FCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 FCC was last recorded at 48,966 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,941 miles · 19 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
1,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,966 miles
  • 2025 – 47,055 miles
  • 2024 – 44,717 miles
  • 2023 – 43,236 miles
  • 2022 – 42,256 miles
  • 2021 – 40,853 miles
  • 2020 – 40,800 miles
  • 2017 – 40,252 miles
  • 2015 – 39,934 miles
  • 2011 – 39,869 miles
  • 2010 – 38,335 miles
  • 2009 – 35,512 miles
  • 2008 – 30,771 miles
  • 2007 – 25,163 miles
  • 2006 – 20,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,966 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,966 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    48,966 miles
    Test number
    182114865181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail48,941 miles (+1,886)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,941 miles
    Test number
    416528093259
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass47,055 miles (+2,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    47,055 miles
    Test number
    360597672476
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass44,717 miles (+1,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    44,717 miles
    Test number
    798515693906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass43,236 miles (+980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    43,236 miles
    Test number
    298514580347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass42,256 miles (+1,403)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    42,256 miles
    Test number
    210391622437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,853 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    40,853 miles
    Test number
    882554855420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,800 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,800 miles
    Test number
    834934950858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail40,800 miles (+548)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,800 miles
    Test number
    774837674735
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Rear silencer insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass40,252 miles (+318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    40,252 miles
    Test number
    206693707206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass39,934 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,934 miles
    Test number
    488383265186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,869 miles
    Test number
    795219581049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,869 miles (+1,534)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,869 miles
    Test number
    416268481084
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass38,335 miles (+2,823)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,335 miles
    Test number
    792280700128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,512 miles (+4,741)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,512 miles
    Test number
    510531209103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass30,771 miles (+5,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,771 miles
    Test number
    152581398039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass25,163 miles (+4,260)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,163 miles
    Test number
    933294997094
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  18. Pass20,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    20,903 miles
    Test number
    103275296492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail20,903 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,903 miles
    Test number
    120135096052
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about Y279 FCC

Does Y279 FCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y279 FCC is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y279 FCC?
The MOT on Y279 FCC is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y279 FCC done?
Y279 FCC was recorded at 48,966 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 1,411 miles a year.
Has Y279 FCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 FCC has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y279 FCC 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 Y279 FCC find?
Y279 FCC passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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