2003 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · SJ53 WZB
2003 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 100,886 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ53 WZB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
- 100,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ53 WZB 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 (SJ53 WZB) between September 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
SJ53 WZB Mileage History
- 23/09/202299,645 mi
- 26/09/202299,648 mi+3 mi
- 15/05/202499,914 mi+266 mi
- 12/05/2025100,880 mi+966 mi
- 16/05/2025100,886 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 469 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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