2013 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · MV13 FXY

The 2013 Renault Clio presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 10 November 2025 at 60,636 miles with zero defects recorded. This clean sheet is a significant improvement over the preceding tests and indicates that the immediate mechanical concerns identified earlier in 2025 were addressed promptly. The maintenance trend is clearly improving, moving from a failure with suspension and brake issues in July 2025 to a fully compliant pass just over three months later. The mileage profile is notably low for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,664 miles per year. The record shows a gap of approximately 5,314 miles between the August 2024 test at 54,771 miles and the July 2025 test at 60,085 miles, representing a modest increase over an eleven-month period. The mileage then plateaued entirely, with no change recorded between the failed and passed tests in July 2025 and the subsequent pass in November 2025, suggesting the vehicle saw very little use in the latter half of the year. This light usage pattern limits general wear but does not eliminate the need for careful inspection of components that deteriorate with age rather than mileage. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension, which has shown a recurring vulnerability. The offside rear shock absorber progressed from a light misting of oil in August 2024 to a serious fluid leak by July 2025, while the nearside rear unit also developed an oil misting during the same period. Although the November 2025 pass indicates these were replaced or repaired, a close examination of the shock absorbers, coil springs, and suspension bushes is warranted to confirm the quality of the repair and check for any residual weeping or deterioration. The front suspension arm bushes were flagged as worn in August 2024, so play in the front wishbones should be verified. The braking system has been a consistent point of attention across multiple tests. Front brake discs and pads were noted as worn but not excessively in both 2024 and early 2025, and the discs were flagged again in the July 2025 pass. A hands-on check of disc thickness, pad depth, and caliper operation is advisable to ensure the components have been renewed to a satisfactory standard. Given the vehicle's age, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and the exhaust system, remains essential despite the low mileage.