2003 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · DE03 RXD
2003 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 53,033 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE03 RXD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/03/2024
- 53,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE03 RXD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Renault Clio (DE03 RXD) between October 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
DE03 RXD Mileage History
- 29/10/202248,985 mi
- 28/03/202453,033 mi+4,048 mi
Average of roughly 2,866 miles per year across 2 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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