2010 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · CL10 ACM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the record shows a pattern of immediate rectification following failures. The most recent test in March 2022 at 75,346 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating the car was in a sound condition at that time. Given that no further tests have been recorded for over four years, the vehicle is currently operating on an expired MOT certificate, which represents a significant risk regarding the current state of its mechanical components and safety equipment. The mileage pattern is notably low for a sixteen-year-old Renault, averaging approximately 4,700 miles per year. Between March 2021 and March 2022, the car covered 8,700 miles, a significant jump compared to the previous year where only 1,700 miles were recorded. This low annual usage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected heavily, but low-mileage cars often suffer from age-related degradation of rubber-based components, perished seals, and seized brake calipers due to inactivity rather than mechanical wear-and-tear. A buyer must focus the physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and subframes, as older Renaults of this era are prone to corrosion that may not have surfaced before the last test. Because the car has sat for several years since its last official check, inspect for perished tyre sidewalls, cracked suspension bushes, and leaking hydraulic fluid. The brake system should be checked for surface pitting on the discs, as low-use vehicles often succumb to internal rust that compromises braking performance.