2003 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · HV03 RSX
2003 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 96,663 miles. MOT expired on 12 Mar 2015.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Mar 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Mar 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV03 RSX Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2014
- 96,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV03 RSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Renault Clio (HV03 RSX) between February 2006 and March 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 March 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
HV03 RSX Mileage History
- 27/02/200614,671 mi
- 28/02/200721,131 mi+6,460 mi
- 01/03/200721,131 mi
- 23/02/200831,984 mi+10,853 mi
- 23/02/200831,984 mi
- 18/02/200945,621 mi+13,637 mi
- 18/02/201057,610 mi+11,989 mi
- 18/02/201057,618 mi+8 mi
- 23/02/201171,304 mi+13,686 mi
- 18/02/201283,471 mi+12,167 mi
- 18/02/201283,471 mi
- 02/03/201393,469 mi+9,998 mi
- 08/03/201496,663 mi+3,194 mi
Average of roughly 10,218 miles per year across 13 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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- Coil-pack and TDC-sensor starting faultsModerate
One of the best-known Clio Mk2 issues. Failing coil packs or crank/TDC sensors cause misfires, poor starting and occasional cut-outs.
- Front coil spring and suspension wearModerate
Front springs, top mounts and lower arms are regular MOT items on the Mk2, especially on cars that have lived on rough roads and cheap tyres.
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