2014 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · FL14 LKA

The Renault Clio presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 9 October 2025 at 95,525 miles which returned a pass with no defects recorded. The vehicle carries a clean advisory sheet across its three successful annual tests in 2023, 2024, and 2025, showing no escalating mechanical concerns over the observed period. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 2014 vehicle, rising from 81,632 miles at the 8 November 2023 test to 89,601 miles by 13 November 2024, then to 95,525 miles by October 2025. That equates to roughly 7,900 miles per year, consistent with the expected average. The DVSA record is sparse but clean, with no advisories logged on any passing entry to indicate wear on consumables such as tyres, brake discs, or suspension bushes. The history shows two failed tests on 8 November 2023 and 12 November 2024, both at 81,632 and 89,601 miles respectively, yet the record lists no defects for either. This pattern suggests administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than a mechanical fault, as both failures were immediately followed by passes on the same day at identical mileages. A buyer should still confirm with the seller what caused those same-day failures, since the DVSA data does not capture the reason. Given the absence of recorded corrosion, suspension wear, or braking defects across the valid tests, the Clio shows no red flags for structural integrity or drivetrain condition. A pre-purchase inspection should nonetheless verify underside condition for rust, check coil springs and brake calipers for binding, and confirm the emissions results match the clean record. The low defect history implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but the unexplained failures warrant documentary clarification.