2013 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · HN63 FKZ

The 899cc three-cylinder petrol engine in this Clio is among the smaller units on UK roads and should return reasonable fuel economy, though no model aggregate data was supplied to confirm figures. Insurance group and tax band are not provided in the vehicle data, but as a 2013 sub-1.0 litre petrol hatch it is likely in a low VED and insurance category. Estimated annual running costs including fuel, tax, insurance, and maintenance are likely to be £900-£1,200, but this excludes the substantial rectification of the 2026 MOT failure items which could run into thousands.

The June 2026 MOT failure is the key inspection priority: check the offside front sill and integral body structure for holes, deformation, and corrosion as noted in the test, and verify whether the repair was cosmetic or structural. Inspect both front coil springs (fractured per the failure), front suspension arms, Macpherson strut top bushes, and wheel bearings (offside front rough) for wear or replacement evidence. Confirm the braking system is now safe — the failure cited parking brake efficiency below 50%, imbalanced rear brakes, and worn brake discs — and check the CV boots, drive shaft joints, shock absorbers, and all lamps including stop and registration plate lights flagged in the history.