2003 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · LF53 BGU
2003 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 87,910 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,910 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF53 BGU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2023
- 87,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF53 BGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Renault Clio (LF53 BGU) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
LF53 BGU Mileage History
- 19/08/202278,868 mi
- 19/08/202278,869 mi+1 mi
- 17/08/202387,906 mi+9,037 mi
- 17/08/202387,910 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 9,089 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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