2005 Renault Clio 1.4L Petrol · NC54 AFJ

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 18 July 2025 at 130,009 miles. The maintenance trend shows a stable pattern of reactive rectification, as the car consistently passes shortly after an initial test failure. While the most recent record indicates no defects, the history of repeated failures suggests that the previous owner addressed mechanical or safety issues only necessitated by the annual testing process rather than performing preventative maintenance based on MOT advisories. At 130,009 miles over 21 years, the Clio averages approximately 6,195 miles per year, which is consistent with low-to-moderate annual usage patterns. The data shows a significant period of 12,800 miles covered between September 2023 and August 2024, followed by nearly 30,000 miles in the eleven months leading up to the July 2025 test. This acceleration in mileage recently increases the likelihood of accelerated wear on age-sensitive components such as rubber suspension bushes, dampers, and brake components, despite the low lifetime mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as older Renault models of this era are prone to corrosion that may not always be highlighted until it becomes structural. Given the failures recorded in 2024 and 2025, specific attention should be paid to binding calipers, worn coil springs, or exhaust leaks which frequently trigger the initial rejections. Verifying the state of the tyres and wheel bearings is also essential to ensure the recent spike in annual mileage has not compromised the vehicle's basic safety components.