2011 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · DG11 ADO

The vehicle passed its latest MOT on 2026‑04‑10 at 129,822 miles, yet the test recorded a series of advisories and minor failures. The record shows a worsening trend: earlier failures in 2017‑2022 for brakes, suspension, subframe corrosion and a broken coil spring, with many of those issues persisting into the 2026 test. No new critical defects appear, but the accumulation of advisories indicates ongoing wear rather than improvement. Mileage has risen from 64,039 miles in March 2017 to 129,822 miles in April 2026, an average of roughly 8,600 miles per year. The annual increase slowed after 2022, with only 3,000‑4,000 miles added each subsequent year, suggesting reduced usage or storage periods. The two most recent tests fall within a week of each other in April 2026, confirming the MOT history is current. A buyer should inspect the brake system (parking brake operation, hydraulic reservoir cap presence, brake efficiency), steering components (rack inner joint play, anti‑roll bar linkage dust cover condition), suspension (ball joint play, subframe mounting corrosion, missing spring locating rubber), wheels (distorted front road wheel, tyre tears and wear), and ancillary items (headlamp lens defects, registration plate lamp failure, rear seat belt webbing fraying, missing spare wheel, oil leak). Physical checks will reveal whether the reported faults have been remedied or represent deeper deterioration. Despite the recent pass, the cumulative advisories point to significant wear and deferred maintenance. A thorough pre‑purchase inspection is essential to verify structural integrity and mechanical condition before acquisition.