2020 Renault Clio Play TCE 1.0L Petrol · LS70 HHC

This Renault Clio presents a strong and consistent roadworthiness profile, with three consecutive annual passes recorded at the 2023-06-29, 2023-09-04, and 2024-08-30 tests, followed by a further pass on 2025-08-19. The absence of any advisories, dangerous defects, or component failures across four complete test cycles is a positive indicator that the suspension, braking, steering, exhaust, and lighting systems are holding up well under normal service conditions. The only blemish on file is a failed test on 2023-06-28 which, notably, recorded no defects, strongly suggesting the failure was administrative or procedural in nature rather than mechanical, as a retest just one day later on 2023-06-29 returned a clean pass. Overall, the trend is one of stable and unremarkable compliance, suggesting no chronic wear patterns have yet emerged on the primary safety-critical systems. With 45,646 miles recorded on a 2020 vehicle, the Clio is accumulating roughly 7,600 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the typical band for a small petrol supermini used for commuting and occasional longer journeys. There are no extended gaps in the testing history that would suggest a prolonged period off the road, and the steady progression of annual tests through 2023, 2024, and 2025 implies the vehicle has remained in regular use. Mechanically, this level of mileage is moderate rather than punishing for the 1.0-litre turbocharged engine, and consumable wear on items such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and clutches should still be within reasonable service life, though periodic replacement of these parts should be expected on any car approaching fifty thousand miles. For a prospective buyer, the lack of recorded advisories means there are no flagged components to specifically interrogate, but a thorough test drive should still address items that commonly degrade silently on fifth-generation Clios of this age and mileage. Listen carefully for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, paying particular attention to the anti-roll bar drop links and lower wishbone bushes, which are known wear items on this platform and may not yet have reached the advisory threshold. On the braking system, test for any pulling to one side under firm pedal application, and listen for grinding or scraping that could indicate worn pads against the discs; the handbrake should hold the car on a moderate incline without creeping. Inspect the underside for any fresh oil staining around the turbocharger, oil filter housing, and sump gasket, as the small-capacity TCe unit can develop minor seepage as internal seals harden with age. During the road test, pay close attention to the behaviour of the five-speed manual gearbox, ensuring that all gears engage cleanly without excessive notchiness, and confirm that the clutch bite point is reasonably high and progressive rather than slipping under load or juddering on take-off. The 1.0-litre turbo engine should start promptly from cold with no extended cranking, run smoothly at idle without misfires or rattles, and pull cleanly through the rev range without hesitation or unusual exhaust smoke. Finally, check that all electrical systems function correctly, including the infotainment screen, climate control, central locking, and any rear parking sensors, as electrical gremlins are not uncommon on this generation of Clio even when mechanical condition remains sound.