2013 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · FR13 VMG

The vehicle shows a stable maintenance trend, passing its most recent MOT on 11 December 2025 at 94,107 miles. While the car remains roadworthy, the latest test flagged a near-side rear tyre with cracking or perishing, indicating age-related rubber degradation. This follows a clean pass in December 2024, though the vehicle failed that same test due to a non-functional near-side rear stop lamp. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year. The records show steady progression from 26,968 miles in June 2016 to the current 94,107 miles. There are no significant gaps in testing history that would suggest long periods of inactivity, though the jump from 53,908 miles in August 2020 to 64,349 miles in November 2021 shows a slight increase in annual usage during that period. A buyer should pay close attention to the tyre condition and suspension components. The MOT history reveals a recurring pattern of tyre issues, specifically sidewall cracking and perishing on the rear tyres, which appeared in 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2025. This suggests the owner may be reactive rather than proactive regarding rubber replacement. The 2021 failure also highlighted an excessively worn near-side front lower suspension arm ball joint, so the integrity of the front-end suspension bushes and joints should be verified. Brake wear was noted as a specific concern in May 2019, where the tester flagged thin pads and pitted front brake discs. While no recent brake defects appear in the records, the age of the vehicle warrants a physical inspection of the discs and pads to ensure no significant corrosion or uneven wear has developed. The 2016 report of a misting off-side rear shock absorber should also be checked to ensure the component has not developed a more serious leak.