2003 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · DS03 JYB
2003 Renault Clio (1.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 89,349 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS03 JYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/10/2025
- 89,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS03 JYB 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 (DS03 JYB) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
DS03 JYB Mileage History
- 06/10/202382,075 mi
- 10/10/202382,081 mi+6 mi
- 03/10/202482,704 mi+623 mi
- 07/10/202482,704 mi
- 24/10/202589,349 mi+6,645 mi
Average of roughly 3,547 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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