2018 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · TM54 LEX

This 2018 Renault Clio presents an exceptionally clean and uninterrupted roadworthiness record across the most recent five MOT tests, with the latest examination on 20 November 2025 returning a pass with no advisories or defects recorded, and the preceding four tests from November 2024, November 2023, February 2023, and February 2022 all following the same pattern of clean passes. Such a consecutive run of advisory-free results is a notably positive indicator for a vehicle now entering its eighth year, suggesting that the core safety-critical systems including braking, suspension, tyres, lighting, and emissions have consistently remained within the DVSA pass thresholds without any borderline wear items being flagged. The absence of any recorded advisories also removes the typical buyer concern of chronic wear patterns creeping up year on year, which often appear first on small hatchbacks of this vintage as components approach the mid-life wear threshold. Mechanically, this is a reassuring baseline, although it is worth noting that a clean MOT history does not guarantee that intervening maintenance has been performed to manufacturer schedules, particularly on items not directly tested such as cambelt, clutch, or internal engine condition. Against an age of eight years, the recorded 82,852 miles equates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 10,356 miles, which is broadly consistent with typical private or commuter usage for a supermini of this class. There are no significant gaps in the MOT testing history that would suggest prolonged periods off the road with potential issues such as seized brakes, perished rubber components, or flat-spotted tyres, and the relatively even spacing of tests indicates the vehicle has remained in continuous active use throughout. This mileage level is well within the expected working lifespan of the Clio's 0.9-litre turbo or 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engines, though it does mean the consumables typically associated with higher-mileage small cars should now be on the radar. Given the mileage, the cambelt replacement interval on the 0.9 TCe engine, and the condition of the clutch and dual-mass flywheel if fitted, warrant specific verification through service history rather than MOT data alone. For a prospective buyer inspecting this vehicle, the absence of flagged advisories means attention should turn to symptoms that may be developing but not yet severe enough to fail an MOT. On a test drive, listen carefully for any clonks or knocking from the front suspension over uneven roads, particularly over speed bumps, which would indicate worn suspension bushes, drop links, or top mount bearings typical of a Clio at this age. Pay close attention to steering feel for any vagueness, droning, or pulling, as worn suspension arms or rear beam bushes can present subtly before becoming MOT-fail worthy. Brake pedal feel should be firm and consistent without excessive travel, and there should be no grinding or scraping under light braking that would suggest pads running low or worn discs, particularly given the higher-than-average mileage. Finally, although the MOT record is silent on these components, a physical inspection should include a thorough check underneath the vehicle for any signs of fluid leaks from the engine, gearbox, or power steering, as a higher-mileage Clio can suffer from minor oil seepage that has not yet progressed to a failable level. Inspect the underside and wheel arches for any corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and the rear axle beam, as Renault small cars from this era can show early surface corrosion in these areas even when not yet flagged by the tester. Confirm the service book or digital record shows regular oil and filter changes at the correct intervals, and ask specifically whether the cambelt has been replaced on schedule, as failure of this component on the turbocharged engine can result in catastrophic damage. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent Renault specialist would be a sensible precaution given the mileage, but the DVSA record indicates this Clio is, at present, a mechanically sound candidate.