2003 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · BD53 GRX
2003 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 120,157 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD53 GRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2024
- 120,157 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.
BD53 GRX 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 (BD53 GRX) between October 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BD53 GRX Mileage History
- 26/10/2021101,256 mi
- 24/10/2022108,041 mi+6,785 mi
- 25/10/2023112,351 mi+4,310 mi
- 01/11/2023112,351 mi
- 22/10/2024120,157 mi+7,806 mi
Average of roughly 6,321 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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