See here
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=112411
Oval plate
The oval plate on the Mk2 Clios is found on the bottom the the drivers side pillar down by the sills. It tells you a lot about the car the example below is a 1.4 16V (see the list above for a conversion) the details for cars will be different but you get the idea I hope.
CB0P-is the vehicle type
F003655-is the vehicle fabrication number (manufacture date)
E2-is the equipment level
SAN913-additional limited addition spec
SAN513-additional special edition spec
0V727-paint grade and paint colour
DRAP03-seat upholstery/coverings
HARM01-interior trim colour etc