2007 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · CP57 EFZ

The 2007 Renault Clio presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT on 14 November 2025 at 71,728 miles passed cleanly with zero defects, which is a positive final entry. That clean pass, however, followed a failure on the same day for a fractured offside front coil spring, excessive parking brake lever movement, and excessive exhaust emissions. The coil spring fracture is a serious structural fault that demands immediate attention, and its presence at the most recent test suggests the vehicle sat unused for a period before being presented for re-test. Comparing the 2024 failure at 68,757 miles, where both front lower suspension arm ball joints were flagged as excessively worn, to the 2025 coil spring failure indicates a worsening trend in front-end suspension integrity. The car appears to have deteriorated mechanically between late 2024 and late 2025 despite the low mileage. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2007 vehicle. At 71,728 miles over roughly 19 years, the annual average sits at approximately 3,775 miles. The recorded intervals show 3,199 miles added between November 2023 and November 2024, then just 2,971 miles between November 2024 and November 2025. This slow accumulation pattern points to light use or extended periods of inactivity. Long standing periods can cause its own problems, including seized brake calipers, perished rubber bushes, and corrosion of brake discs and suspension components from lack of use. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking systems. The repeated appearance of suspension defects, worn ball joints in November 2024 and a broken coil spring in November 2025, raises serious questions about the condition of all front-end components. Inspect the nearside front coil spring for cracks or sag, check all suspension bushes and drop links for deterioration, and examine the inner front brake discs for wear and scoring, a concern flagged as recently as November 2023. The parking brake mechanism needs verification for correct adjustment and cable free movement. Given the exhaust emissions failure in November 2025, the catalytic converter and lambda sensor operation should also be assessed, particularly if the car has been sitting unused for extended periods, as this can cause converter inefficiency.