2018 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · BD18 RTX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a recent clean pass in January 2026 at 81,085 miles. While the most recent inspection recorded no defects, the history shows a brief period of mechanical instability in early 2025. The January 2025 test initially failed due to a fractured offside front coil spring and an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint. These issues were rectified to achieve a pass on the same day, suggesting that necessary repairs were carried out promptly to meet legal standards. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 46,361 miles in May 2021 to the current 81,085 miles. There are no significant gaps in the testing frequency, and the mileage increments between tests, such as the 9,600-mile increase between February 2024 and January 2025, indicate regular road use rather than long periods of inactivity. A prospective buyer should focus a physical inspection on the front suspension assembly. Although the 2025 failure addressed the coil spring and ball joint, inspecting the integrity of the remaining suspension bushes and mounting points is prudent. The May 2022 advisory regarding a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit suggests that consumable maintenance has occasionally been deferred, so the current condition of all four tyres and the brake pad thickness should be verified. The absence of advisories in the last two years suggests a period of consistent upkeep. However, given the previous suspension failures, checking for any unusual knocks or vibrations from the front end during a test drive remains a necessary precaution to ensure the quality of the 2025 repairs.