2014 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · CL10 RFH

A pattern of front brake and tyre wear advisories defines the mechanical profile of this 2014 Renault Clio, with braking components and rear tyres flagged consistently across consecutive tests. The most recent examination on 2025-10-02 returned a clean pass with no defects recorded, suggesting the prior advisories were addressed between tests. However, the 2024 records indicate recurring issues with both front brake discs pitted and scored on both sides, accompanied by rear parking brake efficiency only just meeting requirements and rear tyres worn to near-legal limits with visible perishing. A previous failed test on 2024-10-01 was attributable to non-compatible LED headlamp bulbs, a straightforward rectification, but it also captured the brake and tyre advisories that were carried forward to the advisory-only retest two days later. The clustering of braking and tyre wear items on the same axle regions points to a vehicle that has accumulated enough service use to begin cycling through consumables at a predictable rate. With 135,771 miles recorded over twelve years, the Clio has averaged roughly 11,314 miles annually, placing it squarely within typical usage parameters for its age. There are no significant gaps in the MOT history to suggest extended periods off the road, and the annual mileage accumulation appears consistent, indicating steady daily use rather than sporadic short trips or long-term storage. At this mileage bracket, wear items such as suspension bushes, coil springs, brake components, and exhaust mounting rubbers are approaching or have entered their expected service life. The absence of corrosion advisories or structural defects in the recorded tests is a positive indicator, particularly given the age of the vehicle and the known propensity for underbody rust on earlier Clio generations. Given the flagged brake and tyre items, a prospective buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the braking system and a careful assessment of tyre condition across all four corners, even though the rear tyres were replaced following the 2024 advisories. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or scraping noises from the front wheels that might indicate the pitted discs have worn beyond safe limits or that caliper slides have become sticky, particularly as the offside rear service brake was once recorded as excessively binding. The steering should be checked for pull to either side under braking, which can reveal uneven disc wear or a sticking caliper piston, and the pedal feel should be firm with no excessive travel that might suggest rear brake adjustment issues given the recorded handbrake reserve travel advisory. Suspension components warrant close attention given the mileage, so particular care should be taken to listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front struts or anti-roll bar links when traversing speed bumps or uneven surfaces, as these are common wear items on a high-mileage supermini. Inspect the underside for any signs of oil seepage from the engine or transmission, exhaust system corrosion or blowing joints, and condition of the rear brake shoes and drum mechanism, since drum brakes can hide binding issues that may not surface immediately on a rolling road test. Finally, verify that the headlamp bulb replacement undertaken after the 2024 failure uses a compatible filament-type unit rather than aftermarket LED conversions, as this was specifically recorded as a cause for failure and could recur if non-compliant bulbs have been refitted.