2014 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · LS14 HSA

The most recent official DVSA MOT test for this 2014 Renault Clio was conducted on 2 December 2025 and resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. Reviewing the complete test history back to 2019, the vehicle has passed every annual inspection without any advisories apart from a single minor note in February 2022 regarding a nail in the offside rear tyre, which would have been rectified at the time and carries no ongoing mechanical concern. The absence of recurring or repeat advisories across an eight-year MOT record is a strong indicator of consistent maintenance, and the most recent three consecutive passes with zero defects suggest that the underlying mechanical state is stable rather than deteriorating. For a prospective buyer, this clean trajectory is reassuring, particularly given that the Clio is now twelve years old, and it implies that wear-related items such as braking components, suspension linkages, and tyres have either been replaced proactively or remain within serviceable condition. The recorded mileage of 22,608 miles over approximately twelve years equates to an annual usage rate of around 1,884 miles, which is exceptionally low and well below the typical annual mileage for a car of this age. Such low usage generally means that major drivetrain and engine wear items have experienced minimal mechanical stress, which is positive for internal components, but it also raises the likelihood that the vehicle has spent considerable periods standing unused. Low-use patterns commonly accelerate certain forms of degradation that are calendar-dependent rather than mileage-dependent, including tyre sidewall perishing from age, brake disc corrosion due to infrequent application, sticking or binding brake calipers from lack of regular exercise, and degradation of fluids such as brake fluid, coolant, and engine oil through long service intervals. Any extended gaps between recorded mileages should ideally be verified against the service history documentation. Given the clean MOT record and the low-mileage usage profile, physical buyer inspection should focus on time-related deterioration. The tyres should be examined closely for sidewall cracking, perishing, or any signs of dry rot, as tyres older than six years can become unsafe even with adequate tread depth; the DOT date code on the sidewall should be checked to confirm manufacture age. The braking components warrant a careful inspection too, with the discs examined for any surface corrosion, pitting, or lipping, and the caliper slides and handbrake mechanism checked for seizing or binding, which can develop after prolonged standing. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for any clonks or rattles from the suspension, particularly over uneven surfaces, which would indicate perished anti-roll bar bushes, top mounts, or worn drop links, all of which are common on low-mileage cars that have aged out rather than worn out. Steering should feel direct without excess play, and the brakes should pull up smoothly without shudder, vibration, or uneven pedal feel. Finally, the prospective buyer should verify several time-based service items that the MOT test does not cover. The 12-volt battery should be tested for its state of health, as batteries that have been left standing for long periods or have reached the typical four to five year service life may fail without warning, particularly in colder months. The engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and transmission fluid should all be checked for condition and age, with reference to the service book or maintenance invoices to confirm that they have been changed at appropriate calendar intervals regardless of low mileage. Rubber components throughout the engine bay and undercarriage, such as coolant hoses, drive shaft gaiters, and suspension bushes, should be inspected for hardening, cracking, or perishing, as these degrade with age independently of mileage. It is also advisable to have the vehicle scanned for any stored fault codes, as intermittent electronic issues on the Clio can develop without triggering an MOT failure but may indicate underlying sensor or wiring concerns that warrant attention.