2009 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · CE59 FUB

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status having passed its most recent MOT on 25 July 2025 at 125,617 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable but reveals a recurring pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. In both 2024 and 2025, the car failed the test just a few days before the scheduled appointment but passed thereafter. This suggests the previous owner addressed specific mechanical faults only when strictly necessitated by the legal testing requirement, rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is consistent with a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. Between July 2023 and August 2024, the car covered 23,715 miles in just thirteen months, which represents a significant spike in usage compared to its historical average. However, the usage slowed down to 19,349 miles in the following year leading up to the 2025 test. This high-intensity usage over short periods puts accelerated wear on consumable items such as the brake system, suspension bushings, and drivetrain components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas most likely to have caused the recent last-minute failures. While the record does not list specific defects for the failures, the proximity to the passes often indicates issues with light bulbs, wipers, or minor emission leaks. Given the age and mileage of this Clio, a thorough check for structural corrosion particularly around the sills and rear subframe is essential. You should also inspect for binding brake calipers and perished rubber suspension components to ensure the high-mileage years have not compromised the vehicle's handling integrity.