2013 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · CE13 AYM

A pattern of front-end component wear and brake-line deterioration defines the recorded roadworthiness history of this 2013 Renault Clio. Across four annual tests from 2023 to 2026, the vehicle has passed each cycle, but the 2025 test produced a failure triggered by dangerously exposed ply or cords on both front tyres, alongside a long-standing advisory for an offside front brake pipe corroded and masked by grease or other material that has now reappeared in successive years. The 2026 test passed cleanly apart from a minor defect for a severely deteriorated offside front outer constant velocity joint boot, a finding consistent with a drivetrain component nearing the end of its service life. Together, the advisories point to repeated attention required at the front axle, with brake pipework, friction components, and now driveline boots all flagged within a relatively short window. Annual mileage of roughly 7,435 miles is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age, and the progression of recorded mileages indicates reasonably steady use with no extended off-road gaps in the testing record. Four consecutive annual tests over 2023 to 2026 confirm the vehicle has remained in regular service rather than being laid up, which generally keeps mechanical systems and underbody components from deteriorating through prolonged standing. However, the pattern of front-end advisories under continuous use suggests that consumables and exposed underbody components are wearing at a rate expected for a Clio now in its teenage years, and any buyer should expect further attention to brake and suspension hardware as mileage accumulates beyond the current 96,654. Buyer attention should focus on the specific areas the MOT history has repeatedly flagged. The offside front brake pipe has appeared as a corroded advisory in 2023 and 2025, so a thorough inspection should include close examination of all underbody brake pipework for surface corrosion, pinhole weeping, or thick coatings of underseal or grease that may be concealing deeper deterioration. Lift any flexible rubber sections and check for cracking. The constant velocity boot defect noted on the 2026 test should prompt a physical check of both front inner and outer CV boots for splits, grease loss around the joint, or any clicking or knocking sensation when turning at full lock on a test drive. Additionally, the 2023 advisories for wearing front brake pads, pitted front brake discs, and a slightly distorted nearside front inner road wheel all warrant verification of current brake pad thickness, disc surface condition, and run-out on both front wheels, as well as a check for steering wheel vibration under braking. The structural advisory recorded in 2023 noted a deformed nearside front inner floor section with no significant reduction in rigidity, and this should be re-examined for any progression, particularly for sharp edges, corrosion bubbling through the deformed panel, or movement relative to surrounding structure. Listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn lower arm bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, or top mount deterioration consistent with the mileage and age. Inspect the inner and outer edges of both front tyres closely for any uneven shoulder wear or exposed ply, as the 2025 dangerous failure demonstrates the consequence of running tyres beyond their legal and safe limit. Finally, a raised ramp inspection to confirm the integrity of the front subframe mounting points and brake pipe runs beneath the engine bay will help verify whether the recurring advisories represent ageing wear or a more systemic corrosion issue developing beneath the vehicle.