2011 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · FN61 UMU

The Renault Clio currently fails the roadworthiness standard as of the most recent test on 2026-03-23 at 99,578 miles, where the DVSA record shows a failure with no defects listed. The maintenance trend is difficult to assess from outcomes alone because every pass and fail entry carries no recorded defects or advisories. Prior to this, the vehicle failed on 2025-03-25 at 95,017 miles then passed three days later on 2025-03-28 at 95,072 miles, and in 2024 it failed and passed on the same day, 2024-03-19, at 83,576 miles. Such repeated same-day or near-day fail-pass cycles with blank defect fields suggest administrative or data-recording anomalies rather than resolved mechanical faults. Mileage progression is broadly typical for a 15-year-old car. The record shows 83,576 miles in March 2024, rising to 95,017 by March 2025 and 99,578 by March 2026. That equates to roughly 11,500 miles in the first interval and 4,500 in the second, averaging near the 6,600 per year norm. No long stationary gaps or abrupt accumulation appear. The sparse history with zero advisories across all five entries implies either meticulous upkeep or, more likely, incomplete MOT reporting at the test centres involved. A buyer should not rely on the clean defect lists. The 2024 and 2025 double-test failures with immediate re-tests hint at unresolved issues cleared without notation. Inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers for binding or wear, and check structural integrity underneath for corrosion. Verify exhaust emissions and tyre tread depth manually. Given the unexplained 2026 failure, commission an independent pre-purchase inspection before any transaction.