2014 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · SH64 TXT

A clean and unblemished DVSA roadworthiness record defines this 2014 Renault Clio, with no advisories or component defects flagged across the documented testing history. The most recent assessment on 22 August 2025 resulted in a first-time pass with no defects recorded, following an identical clean pass on 26 August 2024 and a successful retest on 15 December 2023. Two prior failures on 21 August 2025 and 14 December 2023 appear immediately followed by passes on consecutive days, which is consistent with minor rectification work carried out between tests rather than any underlying structural or systemic defect. Across the visible test sequence, the absence of advisories relating to corrosion, suspension wear, brake component degradation, or exhaust integrity suggests the vehicle has maintained its mechanical condition without the progressive wear patterns that typically emerge on a Clio of this generation. Against an age of approximately twelve years, the recorded mileage of 70,122 miles equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 5,844 miles, which is notably below the typical usage profile for a vehicle of this class and vintage. This lower-than-average mileage may reflect periods of limited use, a second-car role, or extended stationary intervals between driving cycles. Mechanically, such a usage pattern tends to place greater stress on rubber and polymer components rather than on engine internals, as items such as suspension bushes, coil springs, engine mountings, drive belts, and the 12V battery are prone to perishing or losing function when a vehicle is left idle for prolonged periods rather than being exercised regularly. Brake discs and calliper sliding mechanisms can also seize under low-use conditions, and tyres may develop flat spots or sidewall deterioration if the vehicle remains stationary for extended intervals. The continuous annual testing cadence shown in the MOT history, however, indicates the vehicle has remained on the road and subject to regular inspection rather than being laid up for multiple consecutive years. From a buyer's perspective, the absence of advisory data limits the ability to anticipate specific component degradation, so physical inspection should focus on areas commonly affected in a Clio of this age and mileage profile. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which may indicate worn anti-roll bar drop links, lower wishbone bushes, or top mount deterioration, and pay attention to any knocking from the rear axle over bumps. Check for steering vagueness, pulling to one side under braking, or a soft brake pedal, all of which can indicate binding caliper slides or compromised brake servo function on a low-mileage example. Inspect the underside, particularly the rear axle beam, front subframe mounting points, and brake pipes, for any surface corrosion or bubbling beneath the paint finish, and examine the condition of the exhaust downpipe and manifold gasket area for signs of oil misting or staining. Finally, verify that the cooling system, drive belt, and clutch actuation feel progressive and consistent, as low annual mileage combined with age twelve often reveals its first mechanical weaknesses in these ancillary systems rather than in the engine itself.