2003 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · PE53 GZB
2003 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 117,214 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE53 GZB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2021
- 117,214 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.
PE53 GZB 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 (PE53 GZB) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PE53 GZB Mileage History
- 07/12/2021117,213 mi
- 09/12/2021117,214 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 179 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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