2012 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · CV62 FLA

The Renault Clio passed its most recent MOT on 29 December 2025 at 168,798 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy as of that test. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the surrounding record shows a worrying pattern of last-minute failures and retests rather than consistent clean passes. At roughly 14 years old the car carries 168,798 miles, an average of about 12,057 miles per year, which is high for a 2012 supermini and points to sustained daily use. Mileage moved from 151,500 at the 28 November 2023 test to 163,981 by 7 January 2025, then held at 168,798 through the December 2025 tests, showing a slowdown in annual accumulation. The record is sparse with only five entries and no advisories, so wear on consumables and mechanical parts is undocumented by the tester. The December 2025 failure on the 24th followed by a pass on the 29th at identical mileage, and the January 2025 failure on the 6th followed by a pass on the 7th at near-identical mileage, suggest the owner corrected minor faults between tests rather than maintaining the car proactively. Such back-to-back fail-retest behaviour often means deferred upkeep until the test forced action. A buyer should still inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, and underbody corrosion in person, since no advisories were ever logged to confirm their condition. Given the high mileage and repeated test-day failures, a independent inspection of structural integrity and drivetrain wear is advisable before purchase.