RENAULT CLIO2011 · 1.1L Petrol

The 2011 Renault Clio passed its most recent MOT on 21 October 2023 at 91,708 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a currently roadworthy status. The underlying maintenance trend shows improvement after a poor patch in 2022, though the vehicle required two failed-then-passed retests in both 2022 and 2023, revealing deferred basic upkeep. The owner corrected serious steering, braking, and tyre faults only under test pressure rather than through routine servicing. Recorded mileage sits at 91,708 against a 15-year lifespan, averaging a modest 6,114 miles per year. The records expose an unusual plateau: the car covered just 11,707 miles between January 2022 (80,001 miles) and October 2023 (91,708 miles), yet 91,689 to 91,704 was added in the days around the September 2022 failure. Such clustering of short-notice failures suggests the vehicle stood idle for long periods then received rushed pre-test repairs. Recurring faults demand physical verification before purchase. The front radiator support showed corrosion and holing at the January 2022 pass and again as failed structural damage in September 2022; inspect this panel and surrounding inner wings for progressive rust. Track rod ends, CV boots, and anti-roll bar links have all flagged play or splits, so check steering geometry and suspension bushes for wear. Brake discs and pads on the front axle were severely worn in 2022, and tyre tread failed repeatedly across both axles, pointing to neglected consumables. Confirm current tyre depths, disc condition, and washer operation. The clean 2023 pass does not erase the pattern of minimal intervention; a buyer should commission an independent inspection of steering, brakes, and front-end structure.