2014 Renault Clio 1.2L Petrol · D22 RAX

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend characterized by reactive ad-hoc repairs rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 61,495 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior due to significant mechanical defects, including a fractured nearside front coil spring and excessively worn front suspension arm ball joints. The history suggests that the owner only addresses faults when forced to by an MOT failure, which has left the vehicle operating with sub-optimal components between test intervals. At 12 years old, the recorded mileage of 61,495 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,125 miles per year. This low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components due to perishation rather than mechanical wear. Between June 2023 (52,777 miles) and July 2024 (57,319 miles), the car covered only 4,542 miles, yet suffered multiple emission failures and brake issues, indicating that the engine and braking systems are struggling despite the low mileage. A buyer must inspect the exhaust system and engine management closely, as the 2024 failure flagged high carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon levels alongside an inoperative malfunction indicator light. This often points to a failing oxygen sensor or catalytic converter that was not fully addressed. The corroded offside front brake pipe noted in 2024 also requires a physical check to ensure the corrosion has not progressed to a structural thinning that risks fluid loss. The tyres and suspension show a clear pattern of neglect. The June 2025 test identified sidewall damage and cracking on multiple tyres, along with uneven wear reaching the legal limit. Given the previous failure for a broken coil spring and worn ball joints, the buyer should check for lingering knocks in the steering or uneven tyre wear to ensure that the recent repairs were executed correctly and that not further components are currently failing.