2015 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · SC65 NWM

A clean and consistent pass record with no advisories or defect entries across all recorded MOT tests gives this Renault Clio a reassuring mechanical profile for its age. The most recent assessment on 29 May 2025 resulted in a pass, mirroring the outcome of the previous test on 31 May 2024, which followed the same pattern as the May 2023 examination. Across three consecutive years of testing, the vehicle has not accumulated a single advisory, corrosion note, or component-level defect entry, indicating that the braking system, suspension, steering, exhaust, lighting, and structural elements inspected under DVSA criteria have all remained within tolerance. The absence of any recorded advisories in particular is notable for an eleven-year-old car, as even minor wear items such as tyre tread approach limits or slight brake component wear typically generate at least a note by this stage of a vehicle's life. This suggests the car has either been very lightly used between tests or has had components replaced proactively ahead of each examination. With 84,026 miles recorded over roughly eleven years, annual mileage works out to approximately 7,639 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a small hatchback of this age. There are no significant gaps in the testing history that would suggest prolonged periods off the road, and the consistent year-on-year testing pattern indicates the vehicle has remained in regular use throughout its life. At this mileage level, wear-related items such as brake discs, pads, tyres, and suspension bushes will be approaching or past their typical service intervals, even though none of these have yet triggered an advisory. The usage pattern points to a car that has been driven steadily rather than subjected to either the harsh stop-start urban conditions that accelerate disc wear or the high-mileage motorway use that can prematurely age engine and transmission components. For a prospective buyer, the lack of any flagged components means there are no specific advisories to chase down on the test drive, though a thorough physical inspection is still warranted given the mileage. Pay particular attention to the suspension by driving over uneven road surfaces and listening for any knocking, creaking, or clonking from the front struts, top mounts, and lower wishbone bushes, as these are common wear points on Clios of this generation and can deteriorate without triggering an MOT failure until quite advanced. Feel through the steering for any vagueness, clonking over bumps, or uneven self-centring, all of which can indicate worn drop links or track rod ends. On the brakes, test from speed for any pedal judder suggesting warped front discs, and listen for any scraping or grinding that would indicate pad material worn down to the backing plate, as 84,000 miles is consistent with original or first-replacement units approaching their limit. Under the bonnet, inspect for any signs of oil seepage around the cam cover gasket and the valve cover area, which is a known weakness on the Renault 1.2 16-valve engines commonly fitted to this generation of Clio, and check for blue smoke on initial startup which would indicate valve stem oil seal wear. Examine the coolant and oil levels for proper fill and condition, and look for any white residue around the oil filler cap which can suggest head gasket concerns. Examine the exhaust system from the manifold back for any rust, blown joints, or hanging sections, as exhaust mounting rubbers and the rear silencer are common replacement items at this age and mileage. Finally, confirm that all previous advisories remain at zero, and insist on a current brake disc and pad measurement, tyre tread depth reading across all four corners, and a visual check of the underbody for any corrosion beginning to appear on subframe or suspension mounting points, as these are the areas most likely to require attention as the vehicle continues to age.