2009 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · OV58 WZG

The Renault Clio presents a stable roadworthiness trend with no active defects recorded. The most recent test on 7 January 2022 at 142,582 miles returned a pass with no advisories, and the three prior passes from 2019 through 2021 also recorded clean results. The January 2020 entry shows both a fail and a pass on the same date at 122,002 miles, yet the DVSA data lists no defects for either outcome, indicating an administrative re-test rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage sits close to the typical 8,387 per year for a 2009 vehicle. The odometer moved from 111,659 miles at the 19 January 2019 test to 127,398 miles by 7 January 2021, an average near 7,900 miles yearly. A jump of 15,184 miles between the January 2021 and January 2022 tests lifts the total to 142,582, suggesting slightly heavier use in the final recorded year. The record is sparse on faults, with no corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions issues ever flagged across the five entries. Given the clean history, a buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and consumable wear not captured by MOT pass criteria. At 17 years old and 142,582 miles, subframe corrosion, degraded coil springs, and tired suspension bushes are plausible even without advisories. The twin January 2020 fail-pass with zero defects implies clerical processing rather than resolved faults, so verify the V5C and test certificate to confirm no omitted items. Pre-purchase checks should cover brake caliper operation, tyre tread depth, and wiper blade condition as basic upkeep items. The absence of recurring problems points to reasonable previous owner care, but the age demands scrutiny of hidden mechanical risks the MOT never highlighted.