2004 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · LT54 HTK

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, showing a consistent pass record despite its age. The most recent test on August 4 2023 at 30,927 miles passed, though it identified a minor issue with a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit on the edge. This represents a slight decline from the clean records seen in 2019 and 2020, but the vehicle remains free of major mechanical failures. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,400 miles per year. Between November 2021 and August 2023, the car covered only 10 miles, moving from 30,917 miles to 30,927 miles. While this extremely low usage suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it increases the risk of age-related degradation such as perished rubber, fluid breakdown, and brake corrosion due to long periods of inactivity. A physical inspection should focus on components prone to failure during low-mileage use. The 2018 advisory regarding a leaking nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter suggests that rubber components may be prone to cracking or drying. The buyer should examine the suspension bushes for perishing and check the brake discs for surface pitting, which often occurs on cars that sit stationary. The 2023 note regarding uneven tyre wear also indicates a potential alignment issue that should be verified to prevent premature wear of new tyres.