2007 Renault Clio 1.4L Petrol · EN07 EUW

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in December 2022 at 70,405 miles passed without new advisories, it followed a significant failure the previous year. The trend shows that the owner addresses immediate safety failures once flagged by the DVSA, but the lack of an MOT record for the past three years means the current state of the vehicle is unverified and outdated. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 70,405 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 3,700 miles per annum. This low usage suggests the car has sat stationary for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown. There is a notable gap between the 2020 test at 52,745 miles and the December 2021 test at 59,688 miles, where the vehicle covered nearly 7,000 miles in just one year. This spike coincides with the multiple mechanical failures observed during that period. A buyer must inspect the suspension thoroughly, specifically the offside rear coil spring which fractured during the 2021 test. Low-mileage vehicles frequently suffer from seized brake calipers and perished suspension bushes due to lack of movement. The 2022 advisory regarding front tyres being worn on the edges suggests an alignment issue or worn suspension components that remains unresolved. Given the age and the lapse since the last MOT, a physical inspection should also look for signs of corrosion on the sills and exhaust system, as these are common failure points for this era of Clio regardless of mileage.