2003 Renault Clio 2.0L Petrol · FN53 FAU

The Renault Clio passed its most recent MOT on 22 April 2024 at 89,053 miles with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend across the last three years is stable with no outstanding advisories or mechanical faults carried forward. The vehicle is currently roadworthy per the official test record, though two recent failures immediately preceding passes suggest administrative or presentation issues rather than hard mechanical defects. Recorded mileage stands at 89,053 against a 2003 build, averaging roughly 3,872 miles per year. The odometer moved from 79,746 miles on 5 April 2022 to 84,507 on 14 April 2023, then to 89,053 by 22 April 2024. Annual use stayed near 4,500 to 4,700 miles, with no gaps or sudden accumulation. Low overall mileage implies light use, but the two failed tests at 84,439 and 89,027 miles just days before passes at identical garages point to either minor rectifications or documentation anomalies the buyer should clarify. No advisories appear for suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across any entry. The clean sheet means no recurring wear trend is visible in the data. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity underneath for rust given the 23-year age, check brake calipers for binding after long standing periods, and verify tyre sidewall condition from prolonged low-mileage storage. Given the sparse but clean record, in-person checks should focus on items MOT tests omit: gearbox synchro wear from infrequent use, flat spots on tyres, and stale fluid in brake and coolant systems. The repeated fail-then-pass pattern within days warrants the original failure reasons from the testing station to confirm no concealed defect.