2003 Renault Clio 2.0L Petrol · C11 OAU
2003 Renault Clio (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 May 2003. Recorded mileage 148,730 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,730 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C11 OAU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 148,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C11 OAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Renault Clio (C11 OAU) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))”.
C11 OAU Mileage History
- 25/08/2023135,927 mi
- 07/09/2024144,863 mi+8,936 mi
- 07/09/2024144,863 mi
- 30/09/2025148,730 mi+3,867 mi
Average of roughly 6,096 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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