2022 Renault Clio Iconic Edition TCE 1.0L Petrol · HV72 NDN

The Renault Clio Iconic Edition TCE presents a clean and stable roadworthiness record, with the most recent MOT test on 19 September 2025 at 17,700 miles passing without any defects. This indicates no major mechanical or structural issues were identified at that point, and the vehicle appears to have met all DVSA safety and emissions standards. The absence of advisories or minor faults in the latest test suggests either meticulous maintenance by previous owners or, more likely, very light usage reducing wear on critical components. However, the short interval between this test and today (just under nine months) means no recent wear trends can be confirmed—buyers should treat this as a snapshot rather than a long-term reliability indicator. At 17,700 miles over four years, this Clio’s mileage is exceptionally low, averaging roughly 4,425 miles annually, which is well below the UK fleet average. Such low mileage could imply the vehicle has spent extended periods in storage, been used primarily for short urban trips, or been part of a low-usage fleet. While this reduces wear on consumables like tyres and brakes, it also means components such as suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake fluid may never have been fully stressed. The lack of historical MOT data beyond 2025 prevents assessing whether any issues emerged earlier, but the current mileage suggests minimal mechanical degradation—though it also raises questions about whether the car has been driven enough to reveal latent problems. Given the sparse MOT history, a buyer should prioritise a thorough pre-purchase inspection, particularly focusing on components that degrade slowly under low mileage but could still fail unexpectedly. Key areas include the suspension—check for any signs of stiffness or uneven wear in the coil springs or anti-roll bars—and the braking system, where binding calipers or uneven pad wear might not have been detected without recent dynamic testing. Structural integrity should also be verified, as low-mileage cars can still develop corrosion in wheel arches or sills if previously exposed to salt or moisture. The absence of recorded faults does not guarantee hidden issues, especially in a vehicle this young with such limited usage history.