2003 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · JA51 JBA
2003 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 05 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 98,354 miles. MOT valid until 08 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JA51 JBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 98,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JA51 JBA 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 (JA51 JBA) between June 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
JA51 JBA Mileage History
- 21/06/202492,684 mi
- 21/06/202492,684 mi
- 09/10/202598,350 mi+5,666 mi
- 08/12/202598,354 mi+4 mi
- 09/12/202598,354 mi
Average of roughly 3,863 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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