2010 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · BV10 AED

The vehicle currently maintains a clean roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT certificate issued on 26 August 2025 at 74,720 miles showing no recorded defects or advisories. This performance indicates a stable maintenance trend over the last four years, as the car has successfully cleared every annual inspection since 2022 without flagging any mechanical or structural failures. The brief failure recorded on 30 August 2024 at 67,957 miles appears to be a clerical or administrative anomaly, given that the vehicle passed the test on the same day with the same mileage and no recorded defects. The recorded mileage of 74,720 miles over a sixteen-year period equates to an average of approximately 4,670 miles per annum, which is significantly lower than the national average for a vehicle of this vintage. The steady accumulation of roughly 3,000 to 7,000 miles between annual tests suggests the car has seen consistent, light usage rather than prolonged periods of inactivity. This pattern is generally favourable for mechanical longevity, as it avoids the common issues associated with long-term storage, such as seized brake components or degraded rubber seals, while keeping the drivetrain from excessive high-mileage wear. Despite the clean MOT history, a physical inspection should focus on components that often escape notice during automated testing. You should prioritise checking the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these are common wear items on the Renault Clio platform that can deteriorate with age regardless of low mileage. Inspect the brake discs for signs of surface corrosion or pitting, which can occur if the vehicle sits for extended periods between drives. Verify the status of the timing belt, as the current age of the vehicle necessitates a replacement based on time intervals rather than distance covered, a critical maintenance item that does not appear in the MOT data.