2009 Renault Clio 2.0L Petrol · SOU 160Y

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 11 May 2026 at 53,318 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable following a period of documented mechanical concern. While the 2025 test identified a steering rack issue, the clean sheet from the latest 2026 inspection indicates that the owner addressed previous faults and maintained the vehicle to a passing standard. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 53,318 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 3,136 miles per year. The data shows significant gaps in usage; for instance, the car covered only 544 miles between September 2022 and September 2023, and roughly 900 miles in the following year. While low mileage reduces general wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, seized seals, and brake corrosion due to long periods of standing without operation. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front steering assembly. The history shows a failure for the nearside steering arm in 2020 and play in the steering rack inner joints in 2025. Even though the car passed recently, the tester should check for any remaining play in the steering linkage, tie-rod ends, and rack boots to ensure the previous repairs were comprehensive. The 2020 failure regarding high carbon monoxide and lambda readings suggests the engine previously struggled with poor combustion or sensor issues, so the buyer should monitor for a rough idle or exhaust smoke during a test drive.