2009 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · LM59 FPD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a slight decline in attention to consumable items. The most recent test in November 2025 at 103,068 miles resulted in a pass with an advisory for an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit and showing uneven wear on the inner edge. This follows a period of clean passes in 2023 and 2024, suggesting that while the mechanical components remained stable, basic upkeep is now requiring intervention. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between November 2022 and November 2025, the car covered 16,541 miles, indicating steady, low-impact usage. The brief failure in November 2023 at 92,666 miles was due to minor peripheral issues, specifically a headlamp and poor tyres, which were rectified immediately for the retest five days later. This indicates the owner was willing to address immediate safety-related failures. A buyer should inspect the front suspension geometry specifically, as the inner-edge wear noted in the 2025 advisory often points to faulty alignment or worn control arm bushes. Given the age of the Clio, a physical check for structural corrosion on the sills and rear wheel arches is essential, as the MOT record does not explicitly rule out developing surface rust. The history of perishing and damaged tyres in 2023 suggests that rubber components may be reaching their shelf life despite the low annual mileage.