2002 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · HD02 AEW

The vehicle presents a questionable state of roadworthiness characterized by a history of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. While it passed its last recorded test in November 2021 at 168,347 miles, this followed a significant failure just ten days prior. The record indicates a trend where multiple mechanical and safety defects are only addressed when they reach a failing threshold. Given that no MOT data has been recorded for nearly five years, the current condition of the vehicle is unknown and highly likely to have deteriorated or deteriorated significantly since the 2021 inspection. The mileage pattern remains relatively consistent, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year, which is typical for a 24-year-old vehicle. The car covered roughly 24,000 miles between May 2018 and November 2021, showing steady usage. However, the five-year gap between the last entry and the current date of 2026 suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for an extended period, which poses severe risks to rubber components, fuel degradation, and de-related fluid integrity regardless of the low annual mileage. A buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection of the suspension and steering systems, as the history notes recurring play in the steering rack inner joints and corroded offside front coil springs. The offside rear brake pipe was flagged as corroded and hidden by grease, a tactic often used to mask structural decay; this requires a thorough check for thinning. Additionally, the exhaust mounting and drive shaft boots have appeared as repeated faults, suggesting general neglect of peripheral components. The recurring issues with worn tyres and failing lamps further indicate that previous owners ignored basic consumable upkeep until forced by a test failure.