2015 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · AP15 CXF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent inspection indicates a shift toward reactive maintenance after several years of clean records. While the car passed its tests between 2022 and 2025 without defects, the June 15 2026 test at 37,313 miles revealed specific failures. The tester identified corroded front brake pipes on both sides obscured by grease, alongside rear tyres reaching the legal limit and showing signs of per. This suggests a recent lapse in preventative care despite a previously period of stability. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,400 miles per year. Between June 2022 at 22,914 miles and June 2024 at 27,285 miles, the car covered only 4,371 miles. Such low usage often reduces mechanical wear on the engine and gearbox, but it frequently accelerates the degradation of rubber-based components. The perishing tyres noted in the latest test are a direct consequence of the vehicle standing for long periods without being driven. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system to ensure the corrosion found on the front pipes has been professionally addressed and replaced. The presence of grease on brake lines is often an attempt to hide leaks or corrosion, necessitating a close look for fluid ingress. Given the low mileage, the suspension bushes and rubber seals should be checked for cracking, as low-mileage cars suffer more from age-related dry rot than from mechanical friction.