2005 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · EA55 PTO

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently questionable due to a pattern of immediate failures following successful MOT tests. While the most recent test on 1 September 2025 at 80,302 miles resulted in a failure with no recorded defects, the history suggests a cycle of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. The vehicle has failed two out of its last three tests, specifically in September 2024 and September 2025, indicating that the owner likely only addresses issues when forced by a legal requirement rather than maintaining the mechanical integrity between annual inspections. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,824 miles per year. The data shows very small intervals between tests, with only 1,381 miles covered between August 2023 and September 2024, and another 1,977 miles between September 2024 and September 2025. This low usage frequency suggests the car sits stationary for extended periods. Low-mileage vehicles of this age often suffer from degradation of rubber-based components, such as suspension bushes, split boots, and tyre sidewalls, which perish from age regardless of the distance driven. Because the record does not list specific defects for the failures, a buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection to identify the cause of the recurring issues. Particular attention should be paid to structural integrity, specifically corrosion on the sills and wing arches, which are common failure points for this generation of Clio. Given the low mileage and the recent failures, the tester should also check for binding calipers, seized brake components, and fluid leaks, which frequently occur when vehicles are not used frequently enough to keep components clean and lubricated.