2014 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · HK14 XDA

A clean and reassuring DVSA history accompanies this 2014 Renault Clio, with the most recent test on 8 August 2025 returning a pass and no advisories or defects recorded by the examiner. The preceding 2024 retest on 26 July also passed without comment, and the 2023 cycle shows the same pattern: a clean pass on 8 August following a minor failure the day before with nothing flagged. Across three consecutive MOT cycles there is no record of corrosion to structural areas, suspension component wear, brake pipe concerns, exhaust integrity issues, or any recurring advisory items that would suggest developing mechanical weakness. For a twelve year old supermini this represents a notably tidy roadworthiness record, indicating that the vehicle has consistently met the minimum safety and emissions standards without examiner-level concerns being raised. Annual mileage of around 6,400 miles is broadly typical for a car of this age and keeps the Clio firmly in light-to-moderate usage territory, which generally preserves consumables and reduces wear on the clutch, gearbox synchros and engine internals. The testing history is also continuous, with annual MOT entries from 2023 through 2025 and no multi-year gaps that would suggest the vehicle was laid up off the road. Light annual mileage does, however, mean that age-related deterioration can still occur on items like rubber suspension bushes, CV joint boots, brake flexi hoses and coolant hoses, simply through environmental exposure rather than mechanical wear, so these areas still warrant visual inspection even though they have not triggered advisories. For a test drive, particular attention should be paid to the suspension and steering, as these are common wear points on the Clio regardless of MOT outcome. Listen for knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, which would indicate worn anti-roll bar drop links, wishbone bushes or top mounts. Check for any pulling to one side under braking, a soft or spongy pedal feel, or vibration through the steering wheel, any of which could point to warped front discs, sticking caliper slides or a binding handbrake mechanism. Also inspect the front tyres for uneven inner or outer shoulder wear, as this often reveals tracking misalignment or worn suspension components that have not yet reached MOT failure thresholds. Under the bonnet, look for signs of oil misting or staining around the cam cover and oil filter housing, which is a known ageing issue on the later Clio engines, and check the coolant expansion tank and hoses for any crusty residue or weeping joints. On the road, ensure the clutch take-up is smooth and that reverse engages cleanly without grinding, confirming the gearbox condition consistent with the moderate mileage. Finally, examine the underside or use a torch on the sill edges, subframe mounting points and brake pipes for any surface corrosion, even though none has been flagged to date, because early-stage rust on a 2014 Clio in coastal or winter-salted regions can develop between MOT tests. The clean advisory record makes this a low-risk proposition mechanically, provided a thorough physical inspection confirms the components that age rather than mileage tends to deteriorate.