2009 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · MF09 JRO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive preventative care. The most recent test in August 2025 at 62,148 miles passed with only minor advisories regarding a loose undertray and a clouded headlamp. This represents a significant improvement from the June 2023 failure where the car presented multiple critical safety issues including brakes and steering. While the current status is stable, the history suggests that faults are only addressed when they threaten compliance. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 62,148 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 3,656 miles per year. This low usage often masks age-related degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear from distance. The gap between the August 2024 test at 58,189 miles and the 2025 test at 62,148 miles shows the car sits for long periods or drives sparingly, which likely explains the perishing tyres and contaminated brake fluid noted in the 2024 records. A buyer must physically inspect the structural integrity of the vehicle, as the March 2022 test identified a holed radiator support subframe. Although it passed since, the presence of corroded suspension components in 2024 indicates that oxidation is active on the chassis. The steering system also requires close attention, given that the inner rack joints and track rod ends were flagged for play in 2023 and 2024. Check the tyres for deep sidewall cracking specifically, as the history of perishing and damaged rubber suggests the vehicle suffers from age-related dry rot due to low usage.