2003 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · SH53 FBX
2003 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 105,520 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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SH53 FBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2024
- 105,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH53 FBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Renault Clio (SH53 FBX) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SH53 FBX Mileage History
- 11/04/202297,448 mi
- 13/04/202297,461 mi+13 mi
- 14/04/2023101,211 mi+3,750 mi
- 17/04/2023101,242 mi+31 mi
- 02/04/2024105,520 mi+4,278 mi
Average of roughly 4,082 miles per year across 5 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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