2020 Renault Clio Iconic TCE 1.0L Petrol · HN70 KZP

The 2020 Renault Clio Iconic TCE currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 30 September 2025 at 21,859 miles, with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend over the last three years is broadly stable and has recently improved. The vehicle failed its 2025 test the day before passing, solely on both front tyres being below the 1.6mm legal limit. That same pattern repeated in September 2024, when both front tyres were again flagged as worn close to the legal limit on edge, accompanied by a wiper blade defect. These are minor consumable issues rather than structural or mechanical failures, and the clean pass in September 2023 at 15,639 miles, aside from a noted cut in the offside rear tyre tread, confirms no recurring suspension, braking, or structural corrosion faults have been identified by testers. The recorded mileage of 21,859 miles over roughly six years equates to approximately 3,643 miles per year, which is notably low for a petrol supermini of this age. The progression from 15,639 miles in September 2023 to 18,395 miles in September 2024 shows a gain of 2,756 miles in one year, followed by a further 3,464 miles to the September 2025 test. This suggests the car has seen slightly more regular use recently, but the overall mileage remains well below typical annual averages of 8,000 to 12,000 miles. Low-mileage vehicles can suffer from infrequent use, so a buyer should verify that essential fluids, including engine oil and coolant, have been changed on time rather than relying solely on mileage-based intervals. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components. Repeated uneven front tyre wear, specifically noted as worn on edge in September 2024, can indicate misaligned tracking, worn front suspension bushes, or deteriorated damper top mounts. Have the front wheel alignment and suspension bush condition checked, and inspect the inner and outer edges of both front tyres for any renewed uneven wear since the September 2025 pass. The deep cut noted in the offside rear tyre in September 2023 was not flagged in subsequent tests, but examine all four sidewalls for fresh cuts, bulges, or perishing given the car's age. Low mileage does not exempt rubber components from age-related deterioration. Finally, confirm the operation of the windscreen washers and wiper blades. The September 2024 failure for ineffective screen clearing was a simple blade issue, but verify the wiper linkage has not seized from lack of use. With no braking, exhaust, or structural advisories on record, the Clio presents as a mechanically sound, low-mileage example. The recurring theme is neglect of basic consumable checks rather than underlying mechanical failure, which a thorough test drive and a brief suspension inspection should confirm.