2019 Renault Clio Iconic TCE 1.0L Petrol · CL10 PWB

A chronic pattern of front-tyre wear advisories is the defining mechanical story in this Renault Clio's MOT history, with edge wear flagged on the nearside and offside fronts at both the December 2025 and December 2024 tests, alongside an inner-edge void of tread warning and cracking/perishing on the front tyres at the earlier examination. Despite these persistent advisories, the vehicle has passed every recorded test without a single failure, and the most recent examination on 20 April 2026 returned a clean pass with no defects recorded, suggesting the underlying roadworthiness criteria remained satisfied even as tyre condition deteriorated. A windscreen wiper defect was noted in December 2022 and a minor windscreen scratch appeared in December 2025, but neither escalated into a failure, and the intervening 2023 test was entirely clean. Overall, the trend across the five recorded examinations is stable rather than worsening, although the recurring front-tyre theme represents a genuine mechanical consideration that any prospective buyer must verify during physical inspection. With seven MOT entries recorded over the vehicle's life and only 15,727 miles on the odometer, annual mileage averages around 2,247 miles, which is markedly below typical usage for a 2019 petrol supermini. Such low accumulation implies either predominantly short local trips or extended periods of standing, both of which carry specific mechanical consequences. Low mileage over seven years generally preserves major drivetrain components but can accelerate corrosion on unprotected ferrous parts, degrade brake discs and pads through lack of regular use leading to surface corrosion, and cause rubber components including tyres to perish from age rather than wear. The recorded advisories support this age-related rubber degradation theory, with cracking or perishing flagged on the front tyres in 2024, indicating that the rubber is deteriorating faster than the mileage would typically justify. Given the persistent front-tyre edge wear advisories recorded in 2024 and 2025, a prospective buyer should have the front wheel alignment checked for correct camber and toe settings, and should inspect the front suspension components, including wishbone bushes, track rod ends, and drop links, for any play or perishing that could be pulling the geometry out of specification. During a test drive, listen for clonking noises from the front suspension over speed bumps or uneven surfaces, and feel for any pulling to one side or vibration through the steering wheel that might indicate uneven tyre wear or a worn suspension bush. The front brake discs and calipers should be examined closely for any seizing or uneven pad wear, as low-mileage vehicles frequently suffer from binding calipers or corroded disc surfaces that compromise braking efficiency, and the brake pedal should feel firm with no judder under moderate pressure. The 2025 windscreen scratch was classed as a minor defect not adversely affecting the driver's view, so it is unlikely to require immediate rectification, but the buyer should confirm it has not progressed to a position where it would obstruct vision. The 2022 wiper blade advisory suggests the wiper mechanism should be operated across the full sweep to confirm smooth, consistent contact with the glass, and any juddering or streaking should be addressed before the next MOT. Tyre condition should be physically inspected on all four corners for tread depth across the full width, sidewall cracking, and any uneven wear patterns, particularly on the inner and outer shoulders of the front tyres as flagged in previous tests. Underbonnet inspection should focus on any signs of oil misting around the TCe turbocharged engine, coolant hose condition given the vehicle's age, and the condition of the underbody and brake lines for any early surface corrosion consistent with a low-use urban vehicle.