2013 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · HV13 CVB

A solid record of roadworthiness underpins this 2013 Renault Clio, with the most recent test on 18 December 2025 passing with no advisories and a further pass recorded earlier that year on 19 May 2025. Two consecutive clean outcomes indicate that the mechanical and lighting issues which caused the major failure on 16 May 2024 have been comprehensively addressed. That failure, which involved a missing central mirror, a non-functioning nearside front indicator, an incorrect nearside headlamp beam image, a damaged nearside mirror, and a binding nearside rear service brake, was followed by a pass on 20 May 2024 with only a minor headlamp lens defect noted. The intervening 2023 advisory list, covering front brake disc wear, nearside front tyre damage, a distorted nearside rear inner road wheel, and an offside front tyre worn to its minimum, points to consumable wear rather than structural concern, and the absence of any recurring advisories across the two most recent passes suggests those items were rectified rather than left to develop. With 130,283 miles accumulated over roughly thirteen years, the car averages around 10,000 miles annually, which is broadly typical for its age and consistent with regular rather than extreme use. The annual test cadence from 2023 onwards indicates the vehicle has remained on the road consistently, with no multi-year gaps that might raise concerns about long-term standing effects such as seized brakes or deteriorated rubber. The mileage progression between tests is also steady, implying a working daily driver rather than a vehicle subjected to erratic short-hop urban running or extended motorway stints. Mechanical implication of this usage is that service items including brakes, tyres, suspension bushes, and exhaust components are likely to be approaching or past mid-life wear thresholds, but without the corrosion or neglect indicators sometimes seen on lower-mileage but garage-bound examples. Given the specific components flagged historically, the nearside rear brake assembly warrants particular attention at inspection. The May 2024 major failure for excessive binding means the caliper, slider pins, and handbrake mechanism should be checked for smooth operation, with the rear wheel removed if possible to inspect pad and disc condition directly. On a test drive, listen for any dragging sensation, uneven pulling, or a rear brake that feels hot shortly after setting off, and confirm the handbrake holds and releases cleanly without excessive travel. The offside headlamp lens advisory from May 2024 should also be verified to ensure condensation has not reappeared inside the unit, and that beam alignment on both sides is correct, particularly after the nearside beam image issue that caused the original failure. Suspension refinement and tyre condition are equally worth scrutinising given the front brake disc pitting advisory and the multiple tyre-related advisories from 2023. A test drive over varied road surfaces should reveal any knocking, clonking, or vagueness from the front suspension, with particular focus on the top mounts, wishbone bushes, and drop links, all known wear items on Clios of this generation. Uneven tyre wear, particularly on the inner or outer edges, can point to worn bushes or alignment deviation, and any perishing or sidewall damage visible on the existing tyres would suggest they are due for replacement. Finally, a thorough inspection underneath the vehicle for any signs of corrosion around the subframe mounting points, brake pipes, and exhaust hangers is advisable, as these areas commonly deteriorate on high-mileage French hatchbacks of this era.