2005 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · AO54 WKB

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status following a clean MOT pass on 24 May 2024 at 99,559 miles. This result indicates an improving trend after a period of instability in early 2023. While the car failed two consecutive tests within a three-month window, the subsequent pass without any recorded defects suggests that the owner addressed the necessary mechanical repairs promptly. The vehicle has now operated without recorded faults for over two years since its last successful inspection. At 21 years old, the recorded mileage of 99,559 miles represents a low annual usage rate of approximately 4,741 miles. The data shows a significant gap in usage between February 2022 and February 2023, where the car covered only 5,574 miles in 12 months. However, the mileage accumulation accelerated recently, with 4,154 miles driven between the May 2023 and May 2024 tests. This low-mileage profile often leads to degradation of rubber components and fluid seals due to age rather than mechanical wear and tear. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the structural integrity of the chassis, particularly the rear subframe and sills, where older Clios are prone to significant corrosion. Given the low mileage, the inspector must check for seized brake calipers or perished suspension bushes that often fail during long periods of standing. The failures in early 2023 do not specify the defects in this summary, but the rapid transition from failure to pass warrants a check of the exhaust system and engine mounts to ensure no new leaks have developed since the last test.