2018 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · BD68 UAC

The 2018 Renault Clio currently holds a valid MOT following a clean pass on 19 November 2025. The overall maintenance trend shows a clear improvement over the last three years. The vehicle passed without a single advisory or defect in 2024 and 2025, effectively erasing the isolated failure recorded in late 2023. The recent defect-free results suggest the previous owner addressed the earlier oversights and maintained the car to standard. The odometer indicates a remarkably low annual mileage of roughly 4,790 miles. The car sat at 19,332 miles in November 2022, climbed to 32,378 miles by November 2024, and reached 38,317 miles at its latest test. This consistent, low accumulation points to light, short-distance usage rather than heavy motorway wear. While this gentle usage pattern typically extends the life of the engine and transmission, it does not eliminate the need for routine fluid changes and consumable replacements. The November 2023 failure highlights a specific lapse in basic upkeep rather than a deep-seated mechanical fault. The tester flagged dangerously worn front brake pads and front tyres worn close to the legal limit, alongside edge wear. Failing twice on these routine consumables suggests the owner neglected scheduled inspections at that time. The front suspension bushes and coil springs passed the test, indicating no underlying alignment issues caused the uneven tyre wear. A prospective buyer should still verify the current condition of the front braking system and tyre tread, as brake components degrade through age and moisture even at low mileages. Examine the brake discs for scoring or rust pitting left behind by the previously worn pads. Check the front tyres for uniform tread depth to ensure the previous edge wear has been fully rectified. Finally, inspect the undercarriage and wheel arches for any surface corrosion, a common vulnerability for vehicles of this age regardless of how lightly they have been driven.