2016 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · CA65 UOV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. While it passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 70,423 miles, the failure recorded just five days prior reveals a period of significant neglect. The presence of an inoperative parking brake, split CV boot, and fractured coil spring in a single session suggests that the previous owner only addressed faults when forced to by an MOT failure, rather than performing routine servicing to prevent such issues. The mileage profile is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between October 2023 at 51,630 miles and December 2024 at 57,663 miles, the car covered roughly 6,000 miles, showing stable usage patterns. The subsequent 12,760 miles covered in the following year represents a slight increase in activity. The relatively low annual mileage generally protects drivetrain components but can mask the degradation of rubber components and mechanical seals due to age. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems due to recurring failures. The fractured nearside front coil spring in 2024 and the dual side parking brake failure in 2025 indicate potential issues with seized components or worn mechanical hardware. The split nearside CV boot noted in late 2025 requires immediate checking for grease leakage, which leads to imminent drive joint failure. Furthermore, the repeated mentions of offside front tyres being worn on the edge suggest an alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that need to be verified to prevent premature tyre wear.