2003 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · LJ53 FWK
2003 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 144,125 miles. MOT expired on 08 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ53 FWK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2022
- 144,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ53 FWK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Renault Clio (LJ53 FWK) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LJ53 FWK Mileage History
- 28/02/2022144,125 mi
- 28/02/2022144,125 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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