2003 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · LM53 BHL
2003 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 45,733 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,733 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM53 BHL Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 45,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM53 BHL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Renault Clio (LM53 BHL) between December 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Windscreen (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
LM53 BHL Mileage History
- 19/12/20065,852 mi
- 19/12/20079,166 mi+3,314 mi
- 18/12/200811,307 mi+2,141 mi
- 11/01/201015,292 mi+3,985 mi
- 11/01/201117,927 mi+2,635 mi
- 09/01/201219,788 mi+1,861 mi
- 09/01/201320,884 mi+1,096 mi
- 15/01/201421,546 mi+662 mi
- 30/01/201522,274 mi+728 mi
- 30/01/201522,275 mi+1 mi
- 28/01/201625,692 mi+3,417 mi
- 28/01/201625,692 mi
- 27/01/201732,173 mi+6,481 mi
- 27/01/201732,179 mi+6 mi
- 08/02/201832,215 mi+36 mi
- 15/02/201832,220 mi+5 mi
- 18/02/201933,289 mi+1,069 mi
- 19/02/201933,293 mi+4 mi
- 20/02/202034,536 mi+1,243 mi
- 20/02/202034,540 mi+4 mi
- 19/02/202135,190 mi+650 mi
- 23/02/202135,194 mi+4 mi
- 10/02/202236,684 mi+1,490 mi
- 10/02/202236,684 mi
- 24/01/202339,000 mi+2,316 mi
- 24/01/202339,000 mi
- 27/02/202441,112 mi+2,112 mi
- 27/02/202441,112 mi
- 20/02/202543,195 mi+2,083 mi
- 23/02/202645,733 mi+2,538 mi
- 25/02/202645,733 mi
Average of roughly 2,079 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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