2017 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · AE67 YAJ

The 2017 Renault Clio presents a clean roadworthiness picture at the most recent test on 23 October 2025, where it passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This continues a pattern of five consecutive passes spanning from September 2021 through to late 2025, with no failures, refusals, or advisory notes logged at any stage. The trend across this four-year window is stable, with no deterioration in test outcomes and no recurring mechanical or structural items flagged for attention. Mileage accumulation has been unusually light for a nine-year-old vehicle. At 50,472 recorded miles, the Clio averages roughly 5,600 miles per year, well below typical usage for a car of this age. The annual MOT cadence suggests the vehicle has been driven regularly enough to cover modest distances, yet no mileage progression is recorded in the supplied data between tests, making it impossible to verify annual mileage increments or identify any periods of unusually high or low use from this record alone. Buyers should be aware that low recorded mileage can mask long stationary periods, which themselves bring risks such as dried brake fluid, perished rubber components, and stale oils, none of which an MOT will detect. With no advisories on record, the MOT history provides no direct pointers to developing wear. A physical inspection should nonetheless prioritise items the test does not cover in depth: the condition and age of the timing belt or chain, brake fluid and coolant renewal dates, and the state of the tyres including their manufacturing date, since old tyres can harden even with light use. The clutch operation, gear linkage, and any hesitation or smoke from the engine warrant scrutiny on a road test, as these reflect drivetrain health beyond MOT scope. For a small French supermini of this age, the absence of structural corrosion advisories and brake or suspension notes across five tests is a neutral data point rather than proof of condition. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified independent garage remains advisable, particularly to examine the underside for any surface corrosion that may not have been flagged, the condition of the exhaust system, and the integrity of the rear axle beam, which is a known concern area on certain Clio variants of this generation. Buying score 62. Risk level Medium.