2013 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · BT63 CFV

The 2013 Renault Clio presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 5 December 2025 at 66,027 miles with zero defects recorded. That outcome is the strongest indicator in the entire history. The vehicle has moved from a pattern of intermittent minor faults to a fully compliant result, suggesting the last keeper addressed outstanding issues promptly and maintained the car to a reasonable standard through late 2025. The mileage profile tells a consistent story of light use. Across roughly thirteen years, the car has covered approximately 66,000 miles, averaging around 5,079 miles per year, well below the typical UK annual figure of 7,000 to 8,000. The progression between tests reinforces this. Between the December 2023 pass at 54,002 miles and the December 2024 failure at 59,450 miles, the car added 5,448 miles in twelve months. The following year, from December 2024 to December 2025, it gained just 6,573 miles. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation. The odometer readings align with the test dates in a linear, believable fashion, with no evidence of rollback or irregular long-term standing that might raise corrosion or seizure concerns. Two defects stand out in the record and deserve attention during any physical inspection. On 2 December 2024 at 59,450 miles, the tester failed the car for a fractured or broken offside front coil spring, a serious suspension defect under item 5.3.1 (b) (i). The subsequent pass on 5 December 2025 at 66,027 miles confirms this was repaired, but a fractured coil spring on a thirteen-year-old car raises questions about the condition of the remaining springs, front dampers, and suspension bushes. A buyer should inspect all four coil springs carefully for cracks or corrosion, check the top and bottom mounts for wear, and assess whether the front suspension feels settled or bouncy on a road test. The second fault, recorded on 5 December 2023 at 54,002 miles, was a non-functioning nearside main beam headlamp. This was rectified before the same-day retest and has not recurred, pointing to a simple bulb or connection failure rather than a deeper electrical issue. Still, verifying that both headlamps operate correctly on dip and main beam, and checking for any signs of water ingress inside the lamp units, remains sensible. Beyond the flagged items, the low annual mileage and recent clean pass suggest the mechanical components are unlikely to show heavy wear, but light use carries its own risks. Brake discs and pads can surface-corrode if the car sits for extended periods between trips. Tyres may look adequately treaded yet be aged beyond their safe service life, so checking the date codes on all four tyres and the spare is essential. The exhaust system, underbody, and sills should be examined for corrosion, particularly around mounting points and jacking areas, as salt exposure during short journeys can accelerate rust more than sustained motorway driving. Overall, the MOT record paints a picture of a lightly used small hatchback that has recently been brought into good mechanical order, with the coil spring replacement being the most significant intervention in the documented history.