2012 RENAULT CLIO1.1L PETROL

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows the first signs of mechanical component wear. The most recent test in October 2025 at 56,712 miles resulted in an advisory for an offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint with slight play. This represents a shift from the clean records seen in 2023 and 2024, indicating that components are beginning to degrade with age despite the low mileage. The mileage profile is notably low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. Between April 2022 at 34,285 miles and October 2025 at 56,712 miles, the car covered roughly 22,400 miles. This low usage frequency suggests less mechanical strain on the drivetrain and engine, but the long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to the dry-rotting degradation of rubber components, suspension bushings, and seals, which likely accounts for the recent failure of the anti-roll bar linkage. A physical inspection should focus on the front suspension to determine if the play in the anti-roll bar linkage has extended to other wish arms or bushes. Because the car is driven infrequently, the buyer must also check for brake corrosion on the discs and seized calipers, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from surface rust. The 2024 failure regarding headlamp aim was a simple adjustment issue, but verifying that the alignment remains secure is necessary to ensure no structural shifts have occurred.