2018 Renault Clio 1.6L Petrol · BP67 ELW

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear decline regarding tyre condition. While it passed the latest test in November 2025 at 31,170 miles, the tester flagged multiple advisories including a perishing offside rear 18 inch tyre and both front tyres worn to the legal limit with uneven edge wear. This represents a shift from the clean record seen in 2022 to a pattern of neglected consumable upkeep. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,900 miles per year. There is a significant gap between January 2022 and October 2022 where the car covered only 2,360 miles, followed by more consistent usage of roughly 2,400 to 3,000 miles annually thereafter. This low annual mileage suggests the car has sat stationary for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components. This stagnation likely explains the cracking and perishing noted in the 2025 inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension geometry and alignment, as the recurring reports of tyres worn on the edge in 2023 and 2025 suggest potential tracking issues or worn suspension bushes. The low mileage also necessitates a check for brake disc corrosion and seized calipers, as vehicles driven infrequently frequently suffer from surface rust and mechanical binding. Given the age of the vehicle and the noted tyre perishing, the structural integrity of all rubber seals and hoses should be verified to ensure they are not brittle despite the low tread depth.