2009 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · LS09 YRV

The 2009 Renault Clio last passed its MOT in October 2023 at 58,864 miles with a clean sheet, but that certificate is now nearly three years old. With no recent test data, the current roadworthiness is unknown and a fresh MOT will be essential before purchase. The history reveals a clear pattern of neglected consumables, particularly tyres. Rear tyres were repeatedly flagged for edge wear and low tread across the 2021, 2022, and 2023 tests, eventually failing in October 2023 for dropping below the legal limit. Consistent edge wear often points to worn suspension bushes, misaligned tracking, or prolonged under-inflation. The brake system also raised serious concerns in late 2022, with contaminated brake fluid and a corroded offside rear brake pipe that had been covered in grease. Masking corrosion on a hydraulic line is a significant safety red flag and suggests previous maintenance may have been cosmetic rather than structural. Minor lighting and washer faults appeared in 2022 but were cleared before the pass. Condition-wise, the car showed a stable but poorly maintained trend up to its last test. The recurring tyre and brake advisories were never fully resolved long-term, indicating a history of reactive rather than preventative upkeep.