2012 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · LR12 HHN

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passes. The most recent inspection conducted in November 2025 at 36,028 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. This follows a period of clean passes in the preceding years, suggesting that the vehicle has been maintained without significant mechanical failures or structural degradation during recent testing. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,573 miles per year. Between October 2021 and November 2024, the car covered only 1,866 miles, which points to infrequent use or long periods of stationary. While this low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it increases the risk of age-related degradation, specifically regarding rubber-based parts that perish due to time and lack of movement rather than mechanical friction. The only noted concern in the recorded history occurred in November 2023 at 34,970 miles, where the offside front tyre was flagged for perishing and cracking. This is a common symptom of low-mileage vehicles where the rubber hardens despite sufficient tread depth. A buyer must verify the condition of all four tyres for dry rot and inspect the suspension bushes and split rubber boots for cracking, as these components often fail when a vehicle sits idle. Given the low usage frequency, a physical inspection should also focus on the brake system. Brake discs and calipers are prone to corrosion and seizing if not used regularly, which can lead to binding or uneven pad wear. The structural integrity appears sound based on the lack of advisories, but a thorough check of the chassis for surface rust is necessary to ensure the low mileage hasn't masked hidden corrosion that may have started to develop over the decade.