2016 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · BT65 LFL

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The latest test in September 2024 at 109,528 miles shows the car passing after addressing a failure regarding headlamp alignment and mechanical components. While the immediate faults were rectified, the presence of multiple advisories for worn rear axle swivel pins and bushes suggests the suspension system is reaching the end of its functional life and will likely require further significant investment soon. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per annum. There is a recorded gap of 7,150 miles between January 2022 and February 2023, followed by another 6,754 miles leading into the late 2023 and 2024 tests. This steady usage suggests the car has been driven regularly rather than left stationary for long periods, which explains the standard wear on consumable items like ball joints, wiper blades, and tyres noted in the historical records. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, specifically checking the ball joints which previously failed as excessively worn in early 2023. The rear axle bushes and swivel pins flagged in the 2024 advisory require close attention, as play in these components affects handling and uneven tyre wear. Additionally, the parking brake adjustment should be verified to ensure the mechanism remains fully tensioned, as this was a point of failure in the most recent test cycle.