2009 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · SH59 OXS

The vehicle is currently rated as roadworthy, but the MOT history indicates a clear pattern of instability rather than a stable history. The most recent test on 2023-11-13 at 134,686 miles was passed, yet the previous two checks on 2022-09-30 failed at 131,449 miles. This sequence suggests that while the car passed the initial test, the engine and drivetrain may have degraded over the intervening months, or the previous owner may have neglected routine inspections. The gap between the 2022 and 2023 tests is significant, and the fact that the 2023 test was successfully passed while the 2022 ones were not implies that the car may have been driven for a period of time without the required maintenance, or that the wear accumulated in the previous tests was not detected. The mileage trend for this 2009 Renault Clio is highly irregular, with a notable gap in the dataset. The vehicle has been tested in 2020, 2021, and 2022, but the 2023 test was conducted without prior failures recorded. This is unusual for a vehicle of this age, which typically requires frequent servicing. The fact that the 2023 test was passed while the 2022 tests were not suggests that the car may have been driven for a short period or that the wear on the engine and drivetrain has not been detected in the previous tests, potentially masking a serious mechanical issue that was only exposed in the 2023 inspection. Given the history of failed checks in 2022 and the lack of a record in 2023, the buyer should inspect the vehicle for suspension bushings, coil springs, and binding calipers. The previous two failed tests at 131,449 and 134,686 miles respectively, indicating that the suspension system may have become loose or that the brakes are binding. The lack of a 2023 test result means that the car may have been driven for a short time or that the wear on these components has not been detected in the previous tests, suggesting that the car may need immediate professional inspection to rule out structural risks or corrosion.