2022 Renault Clio Techno E-Tech HEV Auto 1.6L Hybrid electric · FP72 GCX

The vehicle presents a single recorded MOT test on the official DVSA history, conducted on 20 October 2025, which resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded against any component. As this is the first statutory test applicable to a 2022 registration and there is no prior failure data against which to chart a trend, the maintenance picture is necessarily limited but appears stable on the surface. The absence of advisories is positive, indicating that no items were identified as borderline or approaching failure thresholds on items such as brake component wear, tyre tread depth approaching the legal minimum, suspension component condition, or exhaust integrity. A prospective buyer should nevertheless bear in mind that a clean MOT is a snapshot at a single point in time and does not guarantee the current mechanical condition remains equivalent. With recorded mileage of 5,938 miles against a vehicle now in its fourth year, the annualised usage works out to approximately 1,484 miles per year, which is markedly low and indicative of either limited regular use or extended periods of standing. While this low mileage preserves the mechanical life of high-wear items such as the clutch, drivetrain, and brake friction material, it brings its own distinct concerns. The hybrid powertrain in particular benefits from regular running, as the high-voltage traction battery, 12V auxiliary battery, and the regenerative braking system all rely on consistent use to maintain optimal function. Prolonged standing can lead to 12V battery depletion, brake caliper seizing due to corrosion on the sliding surfaces, and degradation of brake fluid through moisture absorption even if the vehicle has covered minimal mileage. Given the low usage profile and the absence of any recorded advisories, physical checks should focus primarily on time-based deterioration rather than mileage-based wear. The tyres warrant close inspection for sidewall perishing and cracking, as rubber compounds degrade with age regardless of tread depth, and a four-year-old tyre on low mileage can exhibit UV-related crazing that may not yet be evident from tread measurement alone. Brake discs should be examined for surface corrosion, particularly on the rear axle where caliper sliding pins can bind through lack of use, leading to uneven pad wear or a dragging sensation on the test drive. The exhaust system, including the catalytic converter, should be inspected for surface corrosion, and all underbody protection panels should be checked for accumulated moisture or debris that may have caused localised corrosion during periods of standing. Service history verification is particularly important on a low-mileage hybrid of this age, as the manufacturer schedule requires brake fluid replacement, coolant renewal, and hybrid system checks at calendar-based intervals regardless of the odometer reading. Confirmation that the 12V auxiliary battery has been replaced or load-tested within the last two years is advisable, as is verification that the hybrid traction battery health has been assessed through a dealer diagnostic. On a test drive, the driver should listen for any binding or scraping from the brakes on initial release, monitor for any warning messages on the hybrid system display, and confirm smooth transitions between the electric and combustion modes characteristic of the E-Tech system. A thorough inspection on a ramp remains the most reliable method to confirm the absence of standing-related issues, fluid leaks, or corrosion that the single MOT pass cannot fully reveal.