2004 RENAULT CLIO1.1L Petrol

The Renault Clio shows a current roadworthy status following a pass on 12 July 2023 at 93,386 miles, yet the maintenance trend is not entirely stable. The records reveal a failed test on 11 July 2023 at the same mileage, followed immediately by a pass the next day with no defects listed on either entry. An identical pattern occurred on 7 July 2022 at 84,130 miles, where the car failed and passed on the same date with no recorded defects. These back-to-back fail-pass pairs suggest administrative or presentation anomalies rather than resolved mechanical faults, but the buyer should treat them as a caution given the absence of stated reasons. The odometer readings indicate low annual use for a 2004 vehicle. From 84,130 miles in July 2022 to 93,386 miles in July 2023 the car covered 9,256 miles, a notable rise above the lifetime average of roughly 4,245 miles per year. Prior to that, 77,575 miles in July 2021 to 84,130 miles in July 2022 shows 6,555 miles, so recent accumulation has accelerated. The sparse history of only three test years between 2021 and 2023 leaves gaps in consumable monitoring, though no advisories for tyres, brakes, or corrosion appear in the supplied data. A buyer should physically inspect the vehicle for undocumented wear given the same-day fail-pass records. The tester logged no defects, yet suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and exhaust emissions should be checked for age-related degradation on a 22-year-old hatchback. Structural integrity around sills and subframes warrants close examination for corrosion, as MOT entries omit such detail. Given the low standing mileage and clean defect list, previous owners likely kept basic upkeep current, but the unexplained 2022 and 2023 failures imply either clerical error or omitted fault disclosure. Verify the V5C and request any garage invoices to confirm the Clio's true condition before purchase.