2003 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · MD52 HCH
2003 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 24 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 95,911 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD52 HCH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/03/2025
- 95,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD52 HCH 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 (MD52 HCH) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
MD52 HCH Mileage History
- 31/03/202288,622 mi
- 13/03/202391,173 mi+2,551 mi
- 21/03/202493,753 mi+2,580 mi
- 05/03/202595,911 mi+2,158 mi
Average of roughly 2,488 miles per year across 4 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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