2018 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · BV68 AEF

The 2018 Renault Clio shows a stable roadworthiness trend, with the latest DVSA test on 2 June 2025 at 6,682 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Prior tests on 19 August 2022 at 6,340 miles and 17 August 2021 at 4,543 miles also passed cleanly with zero advisories. The maintenance history displays no failures, recurring faults, or worsening conditions across the supplied entries. The mileage pattern indicates exceptionally low use for an eight-year-old vehicle. On 17 August 2021 the odometer read 4,543 miles, rising to 6,340 miles by 19 August 2022, an annual gain of roughly 1,800 miles. The next recorded test on 2 June 2025 showed only 6,682 miles, meaning just 342 miles accumulated over nearly three years. Such a sparse record with prolonged standing implies the Clio spent extended periods idle, with average yearly use dropping sharply after 2022. With no mechanical or structural faults flagged, the supplied records suggest sound baseline condition. Long dormancy can mask latent issues not captured in a static test, however. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes for perishing, brake calipers for binding after inactivity, and brake discs for surface corrosion. Tyres may exhibit sidewall cracking despite ample tread, given rubber age exceeding seven years. Examine underside structural integrity for rust where moisture trapped during storage. Verify fluid conditions: brake fluid hygroscopic degradation and coolant staleness are common in low-mileage cars. The clean MOT history reflects conscientious pass rates but does not confirm ongoing care during the standing gap; a pre-purchase inspection remains prudent.