2005 Renault Clio 2.0L Petrol · LR55 AAU

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend despite intermittent testing failures. The most recent inspection on 22 September 2025 at 101,317 miles passed with no recorded defects, following a failure just three days prior at 101,316 miles. This pattern suggests that the owner is proactive in rectifying non-compliance issues immediately to secure a pass, rather than allowing the vehicle to operate with mechanical neglect. At 21 years old, the recorded mileage of 101,317 miles represents a low annual usage rate of approximately 4,825 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage over the last two years, with roughly 7,200 miles covered between the August 2023 and September 2025 tests. While the low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, the rarity of use on a vehicle often points to age-related degradation of rubber components, seals, and fluid chemistry rather than mechanical fatigue from high-distance driving. Because the MOT history does not list recurring mechanical failures or structural corrosion, a physical inspection must focus on the vulnerabilities typical of low-mileage, high-age Renault models. The buyer should scrutinise the chassis for rust on the sills and wing arches, which often perish regardless of distance driven. Given the gaps between uses, inspect the suspension bushes for perished cracks and check the brake calipers for seized pistons, as these are common in vehicles that sit stationary for extended periods.