2018 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · SC18 KHT

A clean DVSA history across the recorded tests points to a vehicle that has consistently met the minimum roadworthiness standard on every annual examination, with the most recent pass recorded on 20 November 2025. The two failed entries that appear alongside the 2024 and 2023 passes are recorded with no defect details, which typically indicates a refusal to test for an administrative matter rather than a mechanical failure, often linked to items such as a missing or inoperative lamp, an illuminated dashboard warning lamp, or a tyre below the legal tread threshold at the point of presentation. Because each of those failures was followed immediately by a pass with no advisories, there is no recorded evidence in this MOT history of recurring mechanical wear, corrosion, or component deterioration. The overall trajectory is therefore one of stable roadworthiness rather than any escalating pattern of concern. Covering 59,957 miles over roughly eight years, this Clio has been driven at an average of around 7,500 miles annually, which sits squarely within the typical range for a small petrol supermini of this age. There are no unusual gaps in the testing record that would suggest extended periods off the road, and the consistent year-on-year presentation at annual intervals indicates regular use rather than long-term storage. Mechanically, this kind of steady, moderate-mileage usage is generally favourable for components such as the timing chain, turbocharger, clutch, and battery, all of which can suffer from short-trip abuse or prolonged standing. The recorded mileage is high enough to imply normal wear on consumables such as brake pads, discs, and tyres, but not so excessive as to raise immediate concern over major drivetrain longevity. For a prospective buyer, the absence of advisories across multiple tests means that no specific component has been formally flagged for attention, but the typical wear items for a Clio of this age and mileage still warrant a careful physical inspection. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven roads, particularly from the lower wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, which are known to wear on this platform and can produce audible impacts without necessarily showing as an MOT defect until they deteriorate further. Pay attention to steering precision; any vagueness, clonking on full lock, or uneven tyre wear across the front axle could indicate tired suspension geometry or failing track rod ends. Brake pedal feel should be firm and progressive, with no excessive travel or pulling to one side under firm application, as the first MOT advisory for binding calipers or warped discs typically appears on a Clio approaching or exceeding 60,000 miles. It is also worth inspecting the underside of the vehicle on a ramp for any early signs of corrosion on the rear axle beam, subframe, and brake pipes, as the Clio Mk IV can develop surface corrosion in these areas even when no advisory has yet been recorded. Check for oil misting around the engine and transmission, and confirm that the cooling system shows no signs of leakage or staining on the radiator or expansion tank. Confirm that all lamps, including the rear number plate illumination, function correctly, since a single failed bulb has historically caused refusals to test on this model and would be an easy rectification. Finally, verify the service history supports the recorded mileage and that the cam belt or timing chain interval has been observed in line with Renault recommendations, as this is the most significant maintenance item on a 1.0 or 0.9 TCe unit at this age and mileage.