2010 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · CA10 HVG

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent recorded data. The last official MOT test conducted on 27 September 2021 at 63,326 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating the car was in a sound mechanical state at that time. However, because no tests have been recorded for nearly five years since, the vehicle is currently out of test status. This significant gap necessitates an immediate physical inspection to ensure that the mechanical integrity has not degraded during a prolonged period of inactivity. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. Data shows a notable gap in usage between the October 2018 test at 47,181 miles and the May 2020 test at 56,701 miles, representing roughly 9,500 miles over nearly two years. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, long periods of standing often lead to age-related failures such as perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, and degradation of fluid-based systems. AA buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to time rather than mileage. The history shows two failures in 2018 and 2020 followed by immediate passes, suggesting that specific faults were rectified promptly at the time. You must inspect the suspension bushes for cracks, check the coil springs for corrosion, and verify the structural integrity of the chassis. Given the long interval since the last recorded test, check the sidewalls for dry rot and the hoses for cracking, which frequently occur when vehicles sit stationary for extended periods.