2013 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · SA63 DXV

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean pass in its most recent test in September 2025 at 77,122 miles. This reflects an improving trend compared to the mechanical failure in September 2024. While the previous failure identified specific issues with headlamp aim, wiper operation, and exhaust emissions, the subsequent pass with no recorded defects indicates that the owner addressed these primary faults to bring the car back to legal standards. The mileage profile is notably low for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,900 miles per year. There is a visible gap in usage between November 2023 (59,477 miles) and September 2024 (67,529 miles), where the car covered over 8,000 miles in ten months. While low mileage generally reduces wear on drivetrain and engine components, long periods of standing can lead to degradation of rubber seals, dry-rott brake components, and aged fluid chemistry. A physical inspection should focus on the front suspension geometry, as the December 2022 test flagged play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint and uneven wear on the offside front tyre. Although these were resolved in later tests, the recurring nature of tyre wear suggests a need to check alignment and worn bushings. Given the 2024 failure for a potential exhaust leak, the buyer should verify the exhaust manifold and heat shields for corrosion to ensure no new leaks have developed since the last inspection.