2002 Renault Clio 2.0L Petrol · BU02 AAV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent MOT data. The final test conducted on 11 December 2021 at 113,162 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the car was in a compliant condition at that time. This followed a clean pass in October 2020, suggesting that the mechanical and safety-critical components were maintaining operational standards without recurring failures over the last several years. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,715 miles per year. There is a significant gap in the records between February 2016 and October 2020, during which the car covered only 6,074 miles over four years. This suggests the vehicle may have sat for long periods or was used only for very short-distance trips. While low mileage reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain components, long periods of inactivity can lead to the degradation of rubber components, such as perished seals and perished bushings, which are not captured by the MOT tester. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis, as older vehicles of this era are prone to corrosion in the sills and rear suspension mounting. Given the low usage and the long intervals between tests, it is essential to check for brake seizure or seized calipers and to inspect the tyres for age-related cracking. Since the last recorded test was over four years ago, the current roadworthiness is unverified and a fresh inspection is mandatory to ensure no significant mechanical faults have developed since the 2021 entry.