2013 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · DV13 UUB

The 2013 Renault Clio presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 25 June 2025 at 36,078 miles with zero defects recorded. That result followed a failure just the day before on 24 June 2025, where the tester flagged excessive play in the nearside track rod end ball joint and a major exhaust gas leak at the rear box. Both defects were evidently rectified before the retest passed 24 hours later, which suggests the previous owner addressed the issues promptly rather than deferring them. The 2024 test on 9 October at 32,323 miles also passed cleanly, reinforcing a pattern of generally sound upkeep in recent years. The mileage profile is notably low for a 13-year-old vehicle. At roughly 2,775 miles per annual average, the Clio has seen light use across its life. The record shows a gap of approximately 3,755 miles between October 2024 and June 2025, a span of just over eight months, which is consistent with continued low-mileage operation. There are no sudden spikes or suspicious jumps in the odometer readings, and the mileage progression from 24,072 in October 2022 through 27,294 in October 2023 and 32,323 in October 2024 follows a steady, believable trajectory. The data set is clean with no anomalies suggesting rollback or recording errors. A buyer should still inspect the front suspension and steering components in person, given the nearside track rod end ball joint failure recorded in June 2025. Even though the joint was replaced or repaired, checking for uneven tyre wear on the nearside front would confirm whether the excessive play caused lasting damage to the wheel alignment or tyre geometry. The advisories on both front tyres being worn close to the legal limit in the October 2023 test at 27,294 miles also warrant attention. Examining the current tyre condition, particularly the inner edges of the front pair, will reveal whether the tracking has been properly corrected since the ball joint repair. The exhaust system deserves a close look underneath the vehicle. A major leak at the rear box in June 2025 could point to corrosion or a failed seam in the silencer assembly. Checking for fresh welding marks, replacement sections, or surface rust around the rear exhaust mounting points will indicate whether a proper repair was carried out or whether a temporary fix was applied. The rear registration plate deterioration noted in October 2022 was minor and unlikely to recur, but verifying that all lights and number plates remain secure and legible is a sensible final check before purchase.