2008 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · NU08 AEP

The Renault Clio presents a stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 5 September 2023 at 104,861 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the vehicle passed cleanly on 20 June 2022 at 95,894 miles and on 29 June 2021 at 87,420 miles. The maintenance record shows no worsening mechanical faults across the observed period, and the latest assessment confirms the car met statutory standards without advisories at the time of testing. The recorded mileage of 104,861 at the 2023 test equates to roughly 5,826 miles per year over the vehicle's eighteen-year life, which is low for a 2008 supermini. The odometer advanced only 9,441 miles between June 2021 and September 2023, suggesting light use or extended periods off the road. The DVSA data is sparse, with just five entries spanning 2021 to 2023, and shows no consumable wear items or structural concerns logged at any stage. Two failed tests appear in the record, both on the day before a subsequent pass at near-identical mileages: 28 June 2021 at 87,415 miles and 20 June 2022 at 95,892 miles. The failure entries list no defects, which points to administrative rejections such as incorrect documentation rather than mechanical rejection. A buyer should still verify the V5C and test certificates for those dates, as the system flags suggest clerical issues rather than workshop repairs. Given the clean pass history and absence of advisories on brakes, suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or corrosion, no specific component requires urgent scrutiny from the record alone. However, the car's age and low usage mean rubber perishables, brake caliper seizure from standing, and underbody structural rust should be physically inspected before purchase, as these degrade irrespective of a clean MOT sheet.