RENAULT CLIO2002 · 1.1L PETROL

The vehicle presents a questionable roadworthiness profile due to a complete lack of data for the past twelve years. The last recorded test in August 2014 at 82,652 miles passed with advisories for play in both front track rod end ball joints. Because no tests have been conducted since 2014, the current mechanical integrity of the steering and braking systems is entirely unknown. The maintenance trend is effectively stalled, as the vehicle has not undergone a professional safety inspection in over a decade. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old car, averaging approximately 3,444 miles per year. However, the data shows a significant gap in records between 2012 and 2014, where the car covered roughly 12,900 miles in two years. This pattern of infrequent use often suggests long periods of standing, which leads to the degradation of rubber components, such as perished seals, seized brake calipers, and dry rot, which are more likely in low-mileage vehicles than high-mileage ones. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and suspension for structural rust, as the 2012 failure highlighted seriously weakened front brake discs and a split steering rack gaiter. The recurring track rod end issues noted in 2014 indicate that the front suspension geometry was prone to wear. Given the twelve-year lapse in MOT history, the condition of the fuel lines, hoses, and tyres must be checked for cracking and agerelated regardless despite the low mileage figure.