2010 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · HV10 RHX

This 2010 Renault Clio demonstrates a stable maintenance trajectory leading up to its most recent inspection on November 4, 2025, where it secured a clean pass at an unspecified mileage. Prior test results reveal an unusual pattern of administrative friction, specifically a same-day failure and pass on November 6, 2024, alongside a similar occurrence on October 25, 2023, preceding a pass on November 3, 2023. These immediate reversals following initial failures without recorded advisories typically indicate minor administrative or re-test rectifications rather than severe mechanical neglect. The overarching roadworthiness status is sound based on the clean certificates issued at the conclusion of those annual test cycles. The odometer sits at 184,766 miles, which averages approximately 11,548 miles per year over the vehicle's sixteen-year lifespan. This high annual mileage aligns with consistent, heavy road use rather than prolonged periods of storage. The testing cadence remains strictly annual, with each inspection occurring predictably between late October and early November from 2023 through 2025. This consistent temporal spacing shows that previous keepers maintained a regular annual servicing and testing routine despite the high total mileage accumulation. Prospective buyers must look beyond the spotless electronic certificates, as the complete absence of recorded advisory items over three consecutive years is unusual for a high-mileage French hatchback. High mileage accelerates wear on core mechanical assemblies, meaning physical inspection must prioritize steering joints, wishbone bushes, damper efficiency, and wheel bearings that may have escaped tester scrutiny. Particular attention belongs on the rear axle subframe mounts and brake disc condition, alongside checking for oil leaks around the engine block and gearbox housing. Verifying the physical health of these components will confirm whether the unblemished MOT history reflects genuine mechanical longevity or merely lenient testing standards.