2018 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · B8 CNY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs regarding critical mechanical components. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 64,160 miles passed, the tester identified several new advisories including brake binding and suspension wear. The overall trend is stable but concerning, as recurring issues from the 2024 and 2025 tests have resurfaced rather than being fully rectified through comprehensive maintenance. At eight years old with 64,160 miles recorded, the Clio follows a standard usage pattern of approximately 8,000 miles per year. This is consistent with typical domestic use for its age. The mileage progression shows consistent intervals, with roughly 8,700 miles covered between April 2024 and April 2025, and another 5,832 miles between April 2025 and April 2026. This regularity suggests the car is not sat stationary, which explains the degradation of rubber components like the tyres noted in the records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The record repeatedly flags corroded brake pipes covered in grease, dating back to 2024, which indicates a lack of preventative fluid line care. The 2025 failure regarding the parking brake efficiency and adjustment, followed by reports of binding brakes in 2026, suggests the rear calipers or mechanisms may require significant attention. Furthermore, the offside front anti-roll bar linkage and nearside suspension ball joints have been flagged across multiple years, indicating the front suspension is nearing the end of life. The tyres show a history of perishing and cracking, specifically noted in 2024 and 2026, which suggests the rubber is aging poorly despite the relatively low mileage. Any prospective owner should verify the condition of all sidewalls and ensure that the corrosion on the brake pipes has not progressed to a structural failure point. The recurring nature of these faults suggests the previous owner may have only performed the minimum work required to pass the MOT rather than addressing the underlying mechanical issues.