RENAULT CLIO2002 · 1.1L PETROL

The MOT history for this 2002 Renault Clio reveals a significant lapse in oversight, with the last recorded test dating back to September 2013 at 123,355 miles. Given the current date of June 2026, the vehicle has not undergone a legal inspection in over twelve years, making its current roadworthiness entirely unknown. The final 2013 test was a failure that highlighted multiple critical issues across safety and mechanical systems. The tester identified deteriorated CV joint gaiters, a fractured tie bar, and excessive movement in both the suspension arm bushes and inner track rod ends, indicating a general neglect of front-end maintenance. The recorded mileage of 123,355 miles over 24 years averages to approximately 5,140 miles per year. While this low annual mileage often suggests light use, the long periods of potential inactivity frequently lead to accelerated degradation of rubber-based components and internal corrosion of braking systems. The 2013 record already noted excessive corrosion on the offside rear brake pipe, which is a known weakness point that worsens when a vehicle sits. The absence of any data for the last decade means it is impossible to determine if these faults were ever rectified or if the vehicle has deteriorated further since. A buyer must treat this vehicle as high risk due to the total lack of recent certification data. The previous failures on lighting, tyre tread depth, and steering-related components suggest a history of reactive rather than preventative maintenance. Before purchase, a comprehensive physical inspection is required to check the structural integrity of the chassis, the condition of the brake lines, and the state of the suspension bushings. Without a recent MOT to verify the condition of the drivetrain and braking systems, the vehicle cannot be considered roadworthy.