2010 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · YY10 FHF

The most recent DVSA examination on 11 February 2026 resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded, and this follows two further clean passes in February 2025 and February 2024. Prior to the 2024 pass there is a fail entry dated 12 February 2024 with no defects listed against it, which typically indicates an administrative or documentation-related refusal rather than a mechanical rejection, and the immediate retest just two days later on 14 February 2024 was passed without any advisories. The 2023 pass is also clear. Overall the maintenance trajectory appears stable and consistent, with no recurring advisory patterns emerging across the five recorded tests, suggesting the vehicle has been kept in reasonable mechanical order and is unlikely to be presenting immediate safety concerns from a regulatory standpoint at the time of the last test. With a recorded mileage of 115,102 miles across approximately sixteen years, this Clio has averaged around 7,194 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and profile and points to a mixture of regular commuting and steady use rather than long periods of standing or excessively high motorway accumulation. The mileage progression across the recorded tests is not available in granular form, but the even spread of annual test dates and the absence of any unusually long gaps between examinations suggests the car has been in continuous use. At this sort of combined age and mileage, mechanical focus should shift from major structural failures towards wear-and-tear items, with the engine, gearbox, clutch, and major electrical systems having long since been stress-tested under normal service conditions. Given the clean MOT record and the absence of any recorded advisories, there are no specific component failures to investigate, but a prospective buyer should still carry out a number of age-and-mileage related physical checks before purchase. Tyres should be examined carefully for sidewall perishing and cracking, as rubber compounds degrade with time regardless of tread depth, and budget for replacement if the DOT date code suggests the tyres are more than five or six years old. Brake discs, particularly the rear drums or discs on later Clio variants, should be inspected for corrosion pitting and the calipers checked for binding after periods of light use, as seized calipers and corroded friction surfaces are common even when the MOT is clean. The 12V battery should be load-tested, since original-equipment units and aftermarket replacements rarely last beyond five to seven years, and the exhaust system, including the catalyst and rear silencer, should be checked for internal corrosion and blowing joints typical of a sixteen-year-old vehicle. Equally important is verification of time-based servicing irrespective of mileage, particularly for brake fluid, coolant, and the cambelt if it is chain-driven or due on age rather than distance. Brake fluid is hygroscopic and should be renewed every two years regardless of MOT status, while coolant degradation can lead to water-pump wear and reduced corrosion protection in the cooling system. On test drive, listen for any clonks from the front suspension over speed humps, which would indicate worn lower wishbone bushes or top mount deterioration, and check for any pulling under braking, vibration through the steering, or a soft brake pedal suggesting corroded brake lines or air in the hydraulic system. Confirm that the service book or digital service history shows regular oil and filter changes, and ask for evidence of recent replacement of the cam belt and water pump if due, as neglecting this on a high-mileage Renault can lead to costly engine damage. Overall, the test history presents a stable and reassuring picture, but the combination of age and mileage means a thorough physical inspection and verification of time-based maintenance remain essential.