2019 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · DV19 BXR

Based on the DVSA MOT records, the 2019 Renault Clio presents a generally sound mechanical picture with a stable, low-mileage maintenance trend. The most recent test on 22 April 2026 at 37,453 miles resulted in a pass, though the tester flagged perishing and cracking on both rear tyres, indicating the vehicle has likely stood idle for extended periods. This is a common issue on low-mileage cars where tyre rubber degrades with age rather than wear, and it suggests the next keeper should budget for a replacement set all round if the sidewalls are visibly aged. The mileage progression tells a clear story of light, intermittent use. Between the April 2022 test at 4,451 miles and April 2023 at 6,067 miles, the car covered just 1,616 miles in twelve months. It then sat for roughly a year before jumping to 11,804 miles by April 2024, and again to 24,833 miles by April 2025, before reaching 37,453 miles by April 2026. That final two-year span accounts for nearly half the car's total recorded life, pointing to a sudden change in ownership or usage pattern. The long gaps between earlier tests raise the possibility of periods where the vehicle was parked without regular exercise, which can lead to brake surface corrosion, tyre flat-spotting, and moisture ingress in mechanical components. The 2025 test at 24,833 miles is the most technically revealing entry. The tester flagged inner-edge wear on both front tyres, front brake pads wearing thin, and front brake discs worn but within tolerance. Inner-edge tyre wear on a Clio typically points to worn suspension bushes or incorrect toe alignment, often caused by degraded front lower arm bushes or track rod ends. Combined with the thin pads and worn discs, the front end has clearly taken the brunt of the car's more recent, heavier use. A prospective buyer should inspect the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and coil springs for deterioration, and check the inner wings and subframe mounting points for corrosion, which is a known vulnerability on Clios of this generation. The advisory history is otherwise sparse, with only a defective passenger wiper blade noted in 2024 and the current rear tyre advisory in 2026. There are no recurring structural, exhaust, or braking failures, which is encouraging. However, the jump from 24,833 to 37,453 miles in a single year means the drivetrain, suspension, and braking components have seen a step-change in workload. A thorough test drive over varied road surfaces, combined with a detailed underside inspection, is strongly recommended before purchase.