RENAULT CLIO2008 · 1.1L Petrol

The vehicle currently presents an uncertain roadworthiness status following a failed MOT test on July 1 2025 at 139,598 miles. While the previous history shows a period of clean passes, the most recent failure without recorded defects suggests a significant mechanical or emissions issue that has not yet been rectified. The maintenance trend appears stable over the last three years, but the sudden failure in 2025 indicates that the vehicle is no longer meeting the legal standards for road use without immediate intervention. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,755 miles per year. Between October 2022 at 130,065 miles and April 2024 at 138,531 miles, the car covered 8,466 miles in just sixteen months, showing a slightly higher rate of use during that period. The gap of 1,067 miles between the April 2024 and July 2025 tests indicates a period of lower activity, which can sometimes lead to issues with rubber components and fluid degradation despite the low mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection to identify the cause of the 2025 failure. Given the age of this Renault Clio, priority should be placed on checking the structural integrity, specifically the sills and subframe points where corrosion is common on this model. The suspension system should be examined for worn bushes and perished coil springs, while the braking system requires checking for binding calipers or thin discs. Because the most recent failure recorded no specific defects, the issue likely relates to emissions-related sensors or a complex mechanical fault that requires professional diagnostic tools to uncover before the purchase can be considered viable.