2003 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · L38 ABB
2003 Renault Clio (1.5L, diesel). First registered 26/09/2003. Recorded mileage 98,319 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/01/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,319 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1461cc
L38 ABB Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2023
- 98,319 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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L38 ABB Mileage History
- 25/09/200634,708 mi
- 24/09/200743,044 mi+8,336 mi
- 23/09/200851,413 mi+8,369 mi
- 23/09/200851,413 mi
- 16/09/200960,220 mi+8,807 mi
- 21/09/201068,271 mi+8,051 mi
- 21/09/201068,271 mi
- 20/09/201170,703 mi+2,432 mi
- 21/09/201170,714 mi+11 mi
- 21/09/201272,479 mi+1,765 mi
- 21/09/201272,479 mi
- 20/09/201375,403 mi+2,924 mi
- 25/09/201375,423 mi+20 mi
- 18/09/201476,542 mi+1,119 mi
- 18/09/201476,542 mi
- 22/09/201577,854 mi+1,312 mi
- 22/09/201577,854 mi
- 27/09/201681,235 mi+3,381 mi
- 27/09/201681,235 mi
- 27/01/201884,757 mi+3,522 mi
- 27/01/201884,757 mi
- 06/02/201988,534 mi+3,777 mi
- 11/02/202090,752 mi+2,218 mi
- 25/03/202196,220 mi+5,468 mi
- 12/01/202398,316 mi+2,096 mi
- 13/01/202398,319 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,902 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
L38 ABB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Renault Clio (L38 ABB) between September 2006 and January 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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: “Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) upon further checks it appea”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
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