2018 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · CU18 JPF

The Renault Clio presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 16 April 2025 at 54,781 miles, where the tester issued a pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, with every annual examination from April 2023 onward clearing the car on the re-test. A recurring pattern appears in the records: the vehicle failed on 16 April 2024 and 16 April 2025 at the initial presentation, yet passed later the same day with no defects listed. This suggests administrative or documentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical faults, as no advisories or failures were ever logged against the car. Mileage progression stays consistent with typical use for an eight-year-old vehicle. The odometer read 45,703 miles in April 2023, rose to 50,558 by April 2024, and reached 54,781 by April 2025. That equates to roughly 4,800 to 5,000 miles added each year, below the 6,848 annual average implied by the total. Light annual coverage points to a car used mainly for short local journeys rather than high-speed motorway commuting. The sparse record shows no rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps between tests. The absence of any recorded advisories across three years means the DVSA dataset gives no signal of worn suspension bushes, corroded structure, or failing brake components. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of the exhaust emissions system, coil springs, and brake discs, as MOT silence does not confirm component condition between tests. The same-day fail-then-pass entries warrant a check of the V5C and test certificate to confirm no suppressed defect history exists. Given the clean defect sheet and low mileage, previous owners appear to have kept basic upkeep current. The repeated initial failures with immediate passes suggest the garage process, not the car, caused the hiccup. Treat the Clio as a low-risk used purchase pending a hands-on check of tyres, wiper blades, and underbody rust.