2009 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · FN59 VUJ

The 2009 Renault Clio presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 March 2026 at 76,863 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean results across the available history. The recorded mileage of 76,863 against a 17-year lifespan equates to roughly 4,521 miles per year, confirming light use for the vehicle's age. The DVSA entries show steady, low annual accumulation: 67,432 miles in May 2023, 72,212 by May 2024, 75,051 by May 2025, and 76,863 by March 2026. A duplicate entry on 16 May 2023 shows a failure at 67,432 miles immediately followed by a pass at 67,434 miles with no defects listed, indicating a clerical or administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The sparse, clean record gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean MOT trail. Low-mileage Clios of this era commonly develop corroded suspension subframes and degraded front lower arm bushes through prolonged standing, neither of which a no-defect test guarantees absent. Examine brake discs and calipers for binding after storage, and check exhaust emissions hardware for rot. Verify the 2023 duplicate test rationale with DVSA before purchase. The history implies a careful, low-use owner, but sparse testing leaves structural integrity and hidden corrosion unverified by the record alone.