2008 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · CV58 PXB

The 2008 Renault Clio currently presents a worsening maintenance trend, most recently failing its MOT on 12 March 2024 at 115,821 miles. Although the DVSA record lists no specific defects for this failure, the outcome itself indicates a significant issue was present. This follows another failure just weeks earlier on 21 February 2024 at 115,021 miles, contrasting sharply with the clean pass achieved on 24 February 2023. Two consecutive failures in early 2024 suggest the vehicle suffered a sudden decline in roadworthiness or was stored with unresolved faults. The mileage pattern reflects typical light use for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,434 miles annually. Between February 2022 and March 2024, the Clio covered approximately 17,654 miles, indicating consistent, steady use. However, the vehicle has recorded zero miles since the March 2024 failure, sitting idle for over two years as of June 2026. Prolonged standing often takes a toll on consumables and rubber components, meaning the low mileage does not necessarily guarantee mechanical integrity. A buyer should thoroughly inspect the structural integrity and mechanical components before purchase. Two years of inactivity will likely have degraded suspension bushes, coil springs, and tyres, which frequently develop flat spots or perishing when stationary for extended periods. The early 2024 failures without recorded defects warrant a close inspection of the braking system for binding calipers and corroded brake discs, as these commonly seize on parked vehicles. Inspect the exhaust system for corrosion and verify exhaust emissions compliance, alongside a close examination of the underbody for structural rust, which poses a serious risk on an 18-year-old hatchback.