2009 RENAULT CLIO1.1L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 26 September 2025 with 107,748 miles. The maintenance trend appears reactive but functional. A failure just one day prior to that successful test, due to both front brake pads being below the legal limit of 1.5mm, indicates that the owner addressed immediate safety concerns to ensure compliance. This suggests a pattern of performing repairs only upon inspection failure rather than following a proactive preventative schedule. At 17 years old, the recorded 107,748 miles represent an average annual usage of approximately 6,338 miles, which is consistent with low-mileage urban driving. The data shows a significant gap in testing between January 2021 and August 2023, during which the car covered only 2,108 miles. However, the recent frequency has increased, with 409 miles recorded between the June and September 2025 tests. This reflects a shift toward a more frequent inspection cycle to monitor the vehicle's condition as it ages. A buyer should inspect the steering system thoroughly, as the 2021 test flagged front play in the steering rack inner joints. While this was passed later, such components often suffer progressive wear that can lead to vague steering or uneven tyre wear. The 2023 advisory regarding minor cracks on the offside rear tyre suggests the rubber may be hardening due to age rather than tread depth, necessitating a check of all sidewalls for dry rot. Given the vehicle's age, a physical inspection of the structural integrity is essential, particularly around the sills and wheel arches, though the MOT record does not currently highlight corrosion. The previous failure on brake pads confirms that the braking system is reaching the end of its service cycles. Verify the calipers for binding and ensure the recent replacement pads did not result in uneven wear on the discs.