2003 Renault Clio 2.0L Petrol · AR03 AVB
2003 Renault Clio (2.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 86,415 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,415 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR03 AVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 86,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AR03 AVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Renault Clio (AR03 AVB) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AR03 AVB Mileage History
- 08/11/202382,624 mi
- 22/11/202382,724 mi+100 mi
- 11/02/202584,774 mi+2,050 mi
- 01/04/202686,414 mi+1,640 mi
- 10/04/202686,415 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,567 miles per year across 5 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: Average
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