RENAULT CLIO2002 · 2.9L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passing results. The most recent inspection conducted in September 2025 at 28,317 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. This clean record suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a functional standard during its recent period of operation. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,180 miles per year. There is a significant nine-year gap between the December 2011 test at 26,675 miles and the August 2024 test at 28,203 miles, during which the car covered only 528 miles. While this low usage reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, long periods of standing often lead to the degradation of rubber components, seals, and fluids, which are not reflected in low mileage figures. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components most affected by age and inactivity rather than mileage. The 2014 test at 27,841 miles flagged all four brake discs as pitted or scored, a common symptom of vehicles that sit stationary for long periods allowing moisture to corrode the metal surfaces. Despite recent clean passes, an inspector must check for perished brake hoses and seized calipers. Given the age of the Renault Clio, a thorough examination of the chassis integrity and suspension bushes is essential to ensure that structural corrosion has not compromised the vehicle during its years of low use.