2008 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · DS08 FVV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent MOT data. The final test conducted in September 2022 at 138,903 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating the car met minimum safety and emissions standards at that time. This follows a clean pass in October 2021 where the vehicle initially failed on a minor issue before being rectified, suggesting the owner was proactive in addressing immediate roadworthiness requirements. The mileage pattern is relatively consistent for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per annum. However, a significant anomaly exists in the records between September 2020 at 16,158 miles and September 2019 at 111,534 miles. This jump of over 95,000 miles in one year suggests either a period of extreme heavy use or a clerical error in the mileage recording. Since the last recorded test in 2022, the vehicle has gone nearly four years without an official inspection, which increases the risk regarding the current state of rubber-based components and mechanical wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity and suspension components, as the record lacks recent advisories for emerging faults. Given the age of the Clio and the high mileage since the last test, checking the sills, wheel arches, and underside for corrosion is essential. The braking system should also be examined for signs of binding calipers or perished hoses, as the 2022 data does not account for the degradation that has occurred over the subsequent four years of operation.