2006 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · PO56 APV

The final recorded test, a pass on 30 April 2022 at 111,848 miles, shows no defects or advisories, which suggests the vehicle met the minimum roadworthiness standards at that time. However, that test is now over four years old relative to the current date of 9 August 2026. With only one failed test and one subsequent pass in the record, the maintenance trend is best described as stable but unverified since 2022, meaning you cannot confirm the car's present condition from this data alone. The mileage pattern is modest for a 2006 vehicle. The recorded 111,848 miles works out to roughly 5,592 miles per year, which is low for a car of this age. The two recorded tests occurred within the same month of April 2022, with only seven miles covered between the initial failure on 4 April and the pass on 30 April. This near-identical mileage suggests the failure was rectified and the car retested quickly, likely after minimal use. The absence of any MOT record beyond April 2022 is the most significant point, as it either means the car has been off the road, stored, or driven without a valid test, all of which carry implications for its mechanical freshness. Because the DVSA history lists no recurring faults, there is no specific trend in suspension, braking, or structural corrosion to track. That removes an obvious red flag, but it also leaves the mechanical state unproven over four years of inactivity or unrecorded use. A buyer should therefore inspect the usual age-related consumables rather than any known fault line. Pay close attention to brake discs and pads for corrosion or binding, check all suspension bushes, coil springs, and dampers for perishing or leaks, and look underneath for structural rust, particularly on sills, floor pans, and suspension mounting points. Tyres older than six years can suffer cracking even with legal tread, and the coolant or brake fluid may have degraded from prolonged standing. The failure itself had no recorded reason, but fast retests often involve rectifying tyre tread, worn wiper blades, or a minor lamp fault, so those items deserve a quick check too.