2013 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · YJ63 AEB

The Renault Clio presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent MOT on 1 April 2025 at 84,179 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior tests in April 2024 and April 2023 likewise passed cleanly at 77,066 and 70,157 miles respectively. The only anomaly appears on 24 August 2022, when the vehicle first failed then passed on the same day at 65,132 miles, both entries showing no defects. This pattern indicates a resolved or non mechanical compliance matter rather than escalating faults. Available records commence at 65,132 miles in late August 2022, covering roughly three and a half years to the 2025 test. Annual mileage accumulation stays modest: 5,025 miles between August 2022 and April 2023, then 6,909 and 7,113 miles in the following twelve month intervals. Against a 13 year lifespan and 84,179 total miles, the near 6,475 miles per year average reflects gentle use. The sparse but unbroken sequence of passes suggests the previous keeper maintained test schedule without lapse, though earlier history before 2022 remains outside this dataset. No advisories or defects across the supplied tests means the official record flags no recurring wear on tyres, wipers, suspension or brakes. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age sensitive components. Renault Clios of this generation commonly develop degraded suspension bushes, fractured front coil springs and corroded subframe mounts by year thirteen. The tester would not have logged these as failures if within limits, yet they warrant scrutiny. The 24 August 2022 same day fail with zero defects likely stems from an administrative or non itemised reason such as a missing certificate or lighting function not coded as defect; verify the full DVSA refusal notice before purchase. Examine brake discs for lip formation and rear calipers for binding during a road test. Check exhaust emissions under cold start and inspect sills for structural rust. These steps offset the absence of historical advisories on a high age low mileage hatchback.