2022 Renault Clio Iconic TCE 1.0L Petrol · WD71 OXG

A faultless DVSA record defines this 2022 Renault Clio Iconic TCe, with both the 2025-11-21 and 2024-11-28 tests passing cleanly and no advisories, failures, or component defects of any kind recorded. Across two consecutive examinations there is not a single flagged item relating to braking performance, suspension wear, exhaust emissions, lighting, tyres, or structural corrosion. This represents an unbroken pattern of roadworthiness compliance with no mechanical concerns raised by the testing authority at any point, leaving no recurring defect themes, no progressive wear indicators, and no historical failures for a prospective buyer to investigate further through the MOT trail. The recorded mileage of 13,075 miles over an approximate four-year period equates to an annual accumulation of around 3,269 miles, which is notably low for the vehicle's age and well below typical usage for a car of this type. There are no significant gaps in testing history to suggest extended periods off the road, but the modest annual figure does indicate predominantly light-duty use, likely consisting of shorter urban journeys rather than sustained motorway mileage. Mechanically, such a usage profile tends to preserve major drivetrain components and reduce wear on friction surfaces, though it can place different stresses on certain items, with frequent cold starts and short trips being less favourable for the battery, exhaust condensation clearing, and brake disc surface condition than steady longer runs. Despite the immaculate MOT history, a pre-purchase inspection should still account for the realities of a low-mileage turbocharged petrol of this vintage. On a test drive, listen carefully for any irregular idling, hesitation, or misfire behaviour from the 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder unit, as light use and short journeys can allow carbon to accumulate on inlet valves. Check for any smell of coolant, signs of damp around the intercooler piping, or oil residue around the turbocharger area. Allow the engine to warm fully and observe the exhaust for excessive smoke on startup or under acceleration, which could point to oil consumption or turbo seal wear that would not necessarily surface in an MOT emissions check on a lightly used car. Suspension, steering, and braking components warrant physical attention even though the MOT record shows no flagged items. With such low mileage, the original brake discs may have developed light surface corrosion on the inner faces from infrequent heavy braking, so test the car from higher speeds with a firm pedal application and feel for any judder, vibration through the steering wheel, or pulsation suggesting disc lipping or warping. Push firmly on each corner of the stationary car to assess the suspension for any knocking over uneven surfaces, and listen for clonks from the front MacPherson strut top mounts, drop links, or anti-roll bar bushes, as these are common wear points on urban-driven cars. Finally, inspect the underside, subframe, brake pipes, and fuel lines for any surface corrosion or stone-chip damage, and verify that all warning lamps clear promptly and that the tyre sidewalls remain free of cracking from age rather than wear, given the limited mileage covered.