2003 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · EF03 XJL
2003 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 47,058 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,058 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF03 XJL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2026
- 47,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF03 XJL 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 (EF03 XJL) between November 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
EF03 XJL Mileage History
- 30/11/202133,666 mi
- 10/12/202236,044 mi+2,378 mi
- 10/02/202440,323 mi+4,279 mi
- 08/02/202543,164 mi+2,841 mi
- 14/02/202647,058 mi+3,894 mi
Average of roughly 3,183 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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