2010 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · AV10 LZB

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of deferred repairs regarding braking and wheels. The most recent test in December 2025 at 52,509 miles shows the car passing with the same advisories that have appeared consistently for over three years. While the car meets minimum legal standards, the recurring nature of these defects suggests the previous owner addresses faults only when they approach a failure threshold rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,282 miles per year to reach 52,509 miles. This low usage indicates very light travel, which explains the significant pitting and scoring on the front brake discs. When a vehicle sits for long periods or is driven infrequently, the brake components fail to clear surface rust, leading to the observed surface corrosion. The gap between tests is consistent, with roughly 2,000 to 3,300 miles covered annually, confirming a pattern of short-distance city driving. A buyer must physically inspect the condition of all wheels, as the tester has flagged them as slightly distorted since at least 2022. This distortion often results from curb damage or hitting deep potholes, which can affect the alignment and cause uneven tyre wear. The brake discs have been flagged as worn and pitted for four consecutive years; these will require immediate replacement alongside new pads to ensure effective stopping performance and prevent binding. Attention is also required for the suspension components following the December 2023 failure for a fractured offside front coil spring and a supplementary restraint system warning lamp. While these were rectified to pass the re-test, the age of the vehicle means rubber bushes and seals are likely perished rather than worn. Given the low mileage, the buyer should check for dry rot in rubber components and structural corrosion on the chassis, which is common in Renault models of this era.