2001 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · RF51 HPZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a consistent string of clean passes over the last five years. The most recent test conducted in September 2025 at 102,751 miles resulted in no recorded defects, maintaining the trend of mechanical reliability seen in previous inspections. This consistent performance suggests that the owners have maintained the vehicle to a standard that avoids the common failures typically seen in cars of this age. The mileage pattern is notably low for a twenty-five-year-old Renault, averaging 4,110 miles per annum. Between September 2021 and September 2022, the car covered only 927 miles, indicating a period of very light use or storage. However, there is a visible increase in usage since 2022, with the mileage climbing by over 10,000 miles in the three years leading up to the latest test. While this shows the vehicle is being used more regularly, the low overall mileage increases the risk of age-related degradation of rubber-based components and fluid breakdown rather than mechanical wear. Given the clean MOT history, a physical inspection should focus on structural integrity and age-related wear that the testing process might not fully capture. The buyer should examine the sills, floor pans, and wing arches for corrosion, as these are common failure points for this generation regardless of mileage. It is also advisable to inspect the suspension bushes and tyre boots for cracking, as low-mileage vehicles often see these materials dry out over time. Checking the brake discs for pitting or seized calipers will ensure that the periods of low use have not led to corrosion of the braking system.