2014 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · DY64 RWK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of consistent maintenance. The most recent inspection on 2 January 2026 at 126,668 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. While a test failure occurred in late December 2024, the subsequent pass in early 2025 suggests that any identified faults were addressed immediately, maintaining a clean record in recent months. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,500 miles per annum. Between December 2022 and January 2026, the car covered 11,437 miles, showing a steady usage profile without long periods of neglect or excessive wear. The interval between the December 2024 failure and the January 2025 pass involved only 7 miles, which implies the failure was likely due to a minor component or a consumable item requiring a quick adjustment rather than a deep-seated mechanical failure. Since the most recent records show no lingering advisories or recurring faults, a physical inspection should focus on high-mileage components typical of 126,000-mile Renaults. Pay close attention to the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these often degrade at this stage. Given the age, check the brake discs for thinning or heavy pitting and inspect the structural integrity of the sills and subframe to ensure that corrosion has not begun to progress beyond what the MOT tester would flag.