2016 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · AF16 LKX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach rather than preventative care. The most recent test in September 2025 at 71,890 miles passed after an initial failure just 11 miles prior for a split nearside front drive shaft CV boot and tyrerelated defects. While the car passed the subsequent inspection, the presence of these mechanical failures suggests the owner only addresses faults when they trigger an MOT failure rather than inspecting components during annual servicing. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a decade-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year. Between September 2022 and September 2025, the car covered 18,585 miles, showing a steady rate of use without long periods of inactivity or excessive accumulation. This low-mileage profile generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it can lead to the perishing of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the cracking on the offside rear tyre noted in the 2025 record. A buyer should physically inspect the nearside front drive shaft to ensure the split CV boot has been replaced and that no grease leakage is present from the joint. The 2023 record flagged a binding nearside rear brake at 60,330 miles, so the tester should check that caliper for signs of sticking or uneven wear on the brake disc. Given the history of worn edges and sidew damage across multiple years, a thorough check of all four tyres for alignment issues is necessary to ensure they are not reaching the legal limit or suffering from structural degradation.