2003 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · FB53 GYZ
2003 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 08 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 77,484 miles. MOT expired on 25 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FB53 GYZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2022
- 77,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FB53 GYZ 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 (FB53 GYZ) between January 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FB53 GYZ Mileage History
- 04/01/202277,484 mi
- 26/02/202277,484 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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
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