2010 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · GV60 TVT

The 2010 Renault Clio currently holds a valid MOT, having passed on 9 March 2026 at 22,104 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean bill of health follows a failed test just five days earlier on 4 March 2026, where the tester identified excessive corrosion on the central front vehicle structure, specifically the radiator support bracket, to the extent that the overall security and stability of the body was impaired. The fact that the car passed five days later indicates the corrosion was repaired rather than merely noted, which is a positive sign of remedial work having been carried out promptly. The maintenance trend is therefore improving in the very short term, though the underlying cause of such corrosion on a vehicle of this age and mileage warrants careful scrutiny. At 22,104 miles over approximately 16 years, the Clio has covered an average of just 1,382 miles per year, which is exceptionally low. The mileage progression tells a consistent story of light use: 21,359 miles in June 2024, 21,596 miles in June 2025, and 22,104 miles by March 2026, representing roughly 500 miles in the nine-month gap between the 2025 and 2026 tests. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record. However, prolonged periods of low-speed, short-journey driving and extended standing can accelerate certain types of corrosion and cause seals, bushes, and brake components to deteriorate from underuse rather than wear. The recurring advisory for front brake discs being worn, pitted, or scored appeared in three consecutive tests from June 2024 through June 2025, suggesting the discs were borderline but not yet at a failure threshold. That advisory disappeared in the March 2026 tests, implying the front brake discs and pads were replaced as part of the recent repair work. A buyer should still have the front braking system inspected in person, checking for uneven disc thickness, pad material remaining, and caliper operation. The March 2026 corrosion failure on the radiator support bracket is the most significant finding in the entire history. Any buyer should arrange a thorough underbody and structural inspection, paying close attention to the front subframe mounting points, suspension turrets, sills, and floor pans for further corrosion. Low-mileage vehicles that have stood for long periods are particularly susceptible to hidden structural decay that may not yet have manifested at the next test.