2009 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · CE59 FXF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in June 2025 with 26,530 miles. The maintenance trend shows an improving trajectory following a period of neglect. While the June 2025 test failed at 26,528 miles due to an inoperative engine management light, a faulty washer pump, a dipped beam failure, and a missing wheel fixing, the immediate pass just six days later indicates that the owner addressed these specific mechanical and electrical faults to meet legal standards. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,560 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between November 2022 and June 2025, during which the car covered only 636 miles. This pattern of low usage suggests the vehicle may have sat for long periods. Low mileage reduces engine wear but often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, such as seals, bushes, and tyres, as well as potential corrosion on brake discs from lack of use. A buyer should closely inspect the wheels, as the record notes distorted front wheels in 2021 at 25,575 miles, which often indicates heavy impact from potholes. Given the recurring failure of the engine management light in both 2022 and 2025, a diagnostic scan is essential to ensure no hidden sensor faults remain. Furthermore, the high age relative to the mileage necessitates a physical check for perished rubber hoses, cracked tyres, and brake system corrosion, which are common failure points for vehicles that are infrequently driven.