2003 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · FY53 RHV
2003 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 107,575 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY53 RHV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/07/2023
- 107,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY53 RHV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Renault Clio (FY53 RHV) between January 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
FY53 RHV Mileage History
- 06/01/2022102,002 mi
- 11/01/2022102,121 mi+119 mi
- 26/07/2023107,575 mi+5,454 mi
Average of roughly 3,596 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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