2007 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · HN57 RWL

The 2007 Renault Clio presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean MOT pass on 7 April 2026 at 117,124 miles with zero defects recorded. That result follows a pattern of recurring minor electrical and lighting advisories that have been promptly addressed between tests, suggesting a responsible approach to basic upkeep. The most recent test is now just over two months old, making it a highly relevant indicator of the vehicle's current condition. The mileage accumulation of roughly 6,164 miles per year is typical for a nineteen-year-old supermini. The record shows a notable jump of approximately 9,200 miles between the April 2024 pass at 97,696 miles and the April 2025 test at 106,873 miles, indicating a period of heavier use before tapering back to around 10,251 miles over the following twelve months. No significant gaps appear in the annual testing pattern, and the consistent April test dates suggest the owner has maintained a regular servicing rhythm. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension components, given the 2024 failure flagged an excessively worn upper shock absorber bush and a deteriorated anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover. Both items were rectified before the subsequent pass, but the age and mileage make renewed wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, and top mounts a realistic prospect. The repeated tyre wear advisories across multiple tests, particularly uneven edge wear on both front axles, hint at possible tracking or alignment issues that may have returned since the last clean test. Inspect the inner and outer edges of all four tyres closely and check for any uneven disc wear that could point to binding calipers or seized slide pins. The electrical faults documented in the 2025 failure, including position lamps, stop lamps, and a non-functioning windscreen washer, were all cleared before the pass. Even so, a buyer should verify every exterior lamp, the washer jets, and the horn function correctly on the day of inspection. On a vehicle of this age, wiring loom degradation and corroded bulb holders are common failure points that MOT tests only capture at a single moment in time. A brief road test covering low-speed braking, sharp turns over speed bumps, and a steady motorway run will reveal whether the suspension remains tight and the steering free of excessive play.