2018 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · AE68 YHA

The Renault Clio presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 22 September 2025 at 63,945 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following an initial failure on the same date at identical mileage showing no defects logged, which points to an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Prior annual tests in September 2024, 2023, and 2022 all passed cleanly with no advisories, indicating the vehicle has not displayed worsening condition across its recorded history. Annual mileage averages around 7,993 miles against an eight-year lifespan, a typical use profile for this class. The records show steady accumulation: 39,130 miles in September 2022, 47,487 in September 2023, 55,764 in September 2024, and 63,945 by September 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear in the sequence, and the clean sheet across every entry means the DVSA data offers no evidence of deferred consumable replacement or ignored structural corrosion. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished record. The absence of advisories does not rule out latent wear in suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake disc thickness that a tester may not have flagged under current limits. Given the car stood at 63,945 miles for the September 2025 retest, confirm the odometer reading matches the V5C and that no mileage discrepancy exists from the duplicate test entry. Check underneath for early structural rust at sills and subframes, and verify exhaust emissions and tyre condition match the claimed light-use pattern. The clean MOT trail implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but only a workshop ramp inspection will confirm the Clio's mechanical integrity beyond the tester's snapshot.