RENAULT CLIO2008 · 1.1L PETROL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status having passed its most recent inspection on October 6 2025 at 58,588 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently achieved clean passes over the last two years. While the record shows immediate failures on the test dates in 2023 and 2025, the subsequent passes indicate that any identified defects were rectified promptly rather than representing a developing trend of mechanical neglect. The mileage profile is notably low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,255 miles per year. Between September 2023 and October 2024, the car covered only 1,458 miles, and it added another 2,954 miles in the year leading up to the October 2025 test. This low usage pattern suggests minimal mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but the long periods of inactivity often lead to age-related degradation of rubber parts and fluids that does not reflect in mileage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to decay from sitting or low-mileage use. Given the age of the Clio, check for structural corrosion on the sills, wheel arches, and suspension mounting points where moisture often traps. Inspect the suspension bushes for dry cracking or perished rubber and examine the brake discs for surface pitting or glazing caused by infrequent use. Since the most recent MOT showed no advisories, the vehicle appears to be in good condition, but the age of the components remains the primary risk to long-term reliability.