2003 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · RA03 DWU
2003 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 05 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 100,036 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA03 DWU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/04/2023
- 100,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA03 DWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Renault Clio (RA03 DWU) between April 2023 and April 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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: Poor
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