2003 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · GY53 TFN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test on 29 October 2025 at 88,764 miles resulted in a pass, it required addressing lighting issues and suspension wear immediately prior. The failure of the nearside front shock absorber and the offside rear tyre in that same test suggests that components are only replaced once they reach a point of legal failure or mechanical safety risk. At 23 years old, the recorded mileage of 88,764 miles represents a low average of approximately 3,859 miles per year. The data shows consistent but infrequent usage, with roughly 9,000 miles driven between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 9,383 miles between October 2024 and October 2025. However, low mileage on an older vehicle often masks the degradation of rubber components and fluid seals, which is consistent with the recurring suspension failures noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension assembly, as the history shows fractured coil springs in October 2024 and a failed shock absorber in 2025. The recurring pattern of tyres wearing on the edges across multiple tests suggests potential persistent alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that have not been properly rectified. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and mounting points is essential, as the MOT record does not provide detail on the state of the chassis beyond basic test requirements.