2003 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · LJ53 FWC
2003 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 13 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 129,240 miles. MOT expired on 16 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ53 FWC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2025
- 129,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ53 FWC 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 (LJ53 FWC) between February 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LJ53 FWC Mileage History
- 16/02/2023116,612 mi
- 16/02/2023116,612 mi
- 07/02/2024122,847 mi+6,235 mi
- 07/02/2024122,849 mi+2 mi
- 20/01/2025129,240 mi+6,391 mi
Average of roughly 6,551 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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