2003 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · DU03 DFK
2003 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 131,337 miles. MOT expired on 23 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,337 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU03 DFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2025
- 131,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU03 DFK 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 (DU03 DFK) between June 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
DU03 DFK Mileage History
- 24/06/2022117,931 mi
- 24/06/2023121,622 mi+3,691 mi
- 26/06/2023121,633 mi+11 mi
- 08/06/2024124,460 mi+2,827 mi
- 25/08/2025131,337 mi+6,877 mi
Average of roughly 4,228 miles per year across 5 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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