2003 Renault Clio 1.4L Petrol · BT53 LRA
2003 Renault Clio (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 41,681 miles. MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BT53 LRA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 41,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BT53 LRA Mileage History
- 17/10/202340,523 mi
- 20/10/202340,526 mi+3 mi
- 09/10/202440,856 mi+330 mi
- 09/10/202440,856 mi
- 10/10/202541,681 mi+825 mi
Average of roughly 584 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BT53 LRA 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 (BT53 LRA) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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