RENAULT CLIO2006 · 1.4L PETROL

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is questionable due to a complete lack of testing data for the past ten years. The last recorded test occurred in January 2016 at 99,061 miles, where the car passed only after rectifying multiple significant failures. Since no MOT has been performed since 2016, there is no verified evidence regarding the current structural integrity or mechanical safety of the Clio. The maintenance trend is effectively terminated, leaving the current state of the drivetrain and chassis unassessed for a decade. The vehicle shows a low mileage profile for its age, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year over its life. The record indicates consistent use between 2012 and 2016, with the mileage climbing from 75,840 to 99,061 miles. However, the ten-year gap following the final 2016 entry suggests the car may have sat stationary for long periods. Low-mileage vehicles of this era often suffer from degradation of rubber components, seized brake calipers, and internal engine corrosion if the fuel system, regardless of what the odometer reading suggests. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the components that previously failed or showed signs of wear. The 2016 failure highlighted excessive play in the nearside anti-roll bar ball joint and the offside suspension arm ball joint, which require immediate checking for current lateral movement. The noted nearside rear brake grabbing and the pitted rear discs indicate a history of poor brake maintenance that likely resulted in seized pistons or perished rubber hardware. Given the age and likely dormancy, a detailed search for structural rust on the sills and subframe points is critical, as these are common failure areas for this Renault model.