2018 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · LD68 AOF

The 2018 Renault Clio presents a fully clean MOT record across all five documented tests, with the most recent examination conducted on 9 October 2025 at 17,581 miles returning zero defects. This is a strong indicator of consistent, competent maintenance. The trend is unambiguously stable, with no advisories or failures recorded at any point in the vehicle's life. A pass rate of this completeness over five consecutive years suggests attentive ownership and a car that has been kept in sound mechanical order. The mileage profile is notably low. At roughly 2,198 miles per year over eight years, the car has been used sparingly. Between the October 2024 test at 15,178 miles and the October 2025 test at 17,581 miles, the car covered 2,403 miles in twelve months, which is consistent with the long-term average and shows no sudden spike or suspicious gap. The annual increments between earlier tests range from around 1,700 to 3,600 miles, all within a normal band for a lightly used urban or short-trip vehicle. There are no mileage anomalies or odometer discrepancies in the record. Despite the clean paperwork, a low-mileage car that may have spent extended periods stationary warrants a careful physical inspection. Stale fuel, perished rubber brake hoses, and deteriorated tyre sidewalls from age rather than wear are all plausible on a vehicle doing under 2,200 miles annually. The tyres deserve particular attention; check the date stamps and look for flat-spotting or sidewall cracking that MOT tread-depth checks would not catch. Suspension bushes and coil springs can also degrade from standing, so bounce-test the corners and listen for creaks over speed ramps during a test drive. Brake discs and calipers on a lightly used car are prone to surface corrosion from short trips that never generate enough heat to wipe them clean, even though the October 2025 test flagged no binding or performance issues. Inspect the inner faces of the rear drums or discs for lipping and pitting. Underneath, check the subframe, sills, and jacking points for any early corrosion, as low-mileage cars parked on damp ground can still develop surface rust in structural areas. The exhaust system and DPF, if fitted, should be reviewed for soot loading from repeated cold starts. Overall, the MOT record is as clean as it gets. A thorough in-person inspection focused on age-related deterioration rather than mileage wear is the sensible next step.