2005 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · AX05 URS

The vehicle presents a questionable roadworthiness status, as the maintenance history suggests a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The final test on 27 January 2023 at 131,836 miles resulted in a failure with no specific defects listed, which typically indicates a major mechanical or critical safety component failure that prevented a pass. Given that more than three years have elapsed since this last recorded test, the vehicle is now significantly overdue for its MOT, leaving the current mechanical integrity of the car entirely unverified. At 21 years old, the recorded 131,836 miles average to approximately 6,278 miles per annum, which is consistent with low annual usage for a small hatchback. However, there is a notable gap in testing data between September 2020 and January 2022, during which the vehicle covered roughly 3,450 miles. The rapid-fire testing in January and February 2022 at the exact same mileage of 128,955 miles suggests the owner had to rectify a fault immediately after a failure to secure a pass, rather than following a consistent preventative maintenance schedule. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on structural integrity and suspension components, as the record lacks detailed advisory notes. This era of Clio is prone to significant corrosion in the rear sills, wheel arches, and brake mounting points, which should be checked for deep rust. Because the car has sat without an MOT for years, rubber components like suspension bushes and split CV boots are likely perished, and the brake calipers may be seized or binding. The lack of recorded advisories in the past tests is also a red flag, as it suggests the tester may have overlooked minor wear that usually precedes a major failure.