2003 Renault Clio 1.4L Petrol · CK03 UKX
2003 Renault Clio (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 May 2003. Recorded mileage 51,559 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jan 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jan 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CK03 UKX Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/01/2021
- 51,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CK03 UKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Renault Clio (CK03 UKX) between May 2006 and January 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 January 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)”; “Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
CK03 UKX Mileage History
- 08/05/200610,987 mi
- 04/05/200716,398 mi+5,411 mi
- 05/06/200824,736 mi+8,338 mi
- 10/06/200933,223 mi+8,487 mi
- 21/04/201037,412 mi+4,189 mi
- 23/04/201037,442 mi+30 mi
- 30/03/201139,342 mi+1,900 mi
- 25/04/201241,830 mi+2,488 mi
- 22/04/201343,711 mi+1,881 mi
- 23/04/201343,711 mi
- 17/04/201445,921 mi+2,210 mi
- 27/03/201547,207 mi+1,286 mi
- 16/04/201647,612 mi+405 mi
- 10/06/201747,860 mi+248 mi
- 09/06/201848,140 mi+280 mi
- 22/05/201948,517 mi+377 mi
- 28/05/201948,518 mi+1 mi
- 04/01/202151,559 mi+3,041 mi
Average of roughly 2,767 miles per year across 18 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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