2015 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · AX65 AFO

This Renault Clio has maintained a consistent MOT pass record since its most recent test on 12 December 2025, with no defects recorded at 41,045 miles. The absence of advisories or failures across the last five annual tests—including a rare double entry in December 2022 (one pass, one fail with no recorded issues)—suggests a stable maintenance pattern, though the lack of defects does not preclude underlying wear. The most recent test, just over seven months ago, aligns with the standard annual MOT cycle, indicating the vehicle has not been driven excessively since then. However, the 2022 double entry—where the car failed on the same date before passing the next day—raises a minor red flag for procedural consistency, though it does not imply mechanical failure. The recorded mileage of 41,045 miles over 11 years, averaging roughly 3,700 miles annually, is unusually low for a vehicle of this age, particularly given the Clio’s typical usage patterns. The gap between the 2022 pass (32,665 miles) and the 2023 test (32,665 to 37,061 miles) spans 15 months, suggesting the car may have been stationary or lightly used during that period. The subsequent intervals—roughly 12 months between tests—remain consistent, but the overall low mileage implies either infrequent driving or prolonged periods of storage. This could mean deferred maintenance on consumables like brake pads, suspension bushes, or fluid changes, even if the MOT tests passed. Given the lack of recorded defects, a buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of high-wear components that often fail without MOT notice, such as suspension bushes (particularly rear), coil springs for corrosion or fatigue, and brake calipers for binding or excessive wear. The absence of advisories does not guarantee these are intact, so visual checks for fluid leaks, uneven tyre wear, or stiff suspension movement are essential. Additionally, the 2022 fail date—despite no recorded issues—hints at potential oversight in documentation, so verifying service history for brake pad thickness, exhaust emissions compliance, and structural corrosion (especially around wheel arches and sills) would be prudent. The vehicle’s low mileage does not negate the need for these checks; rather, it may indicate deferred maintenance that could now require attention.