2006 Renault Clio 1.6L Petrol · DG06 AHG

The 2026‑06‑15 MOT confirms the 2006 Renault Clio remains roadworthy, with only minor defects such as a slight near‑side front suspension arm ball‑joint play and a deteriorated registration plate. This follows a 2025‑07‑01 test that also passed with an oil leak, indicating a trend of resolving serious faults after the 2025‑06‑24 failure that imposed severe brake disc weakening, corroded brake pipes and parking‑brake inefficiency. The vehicle’s 114,643 miles translate to roughly 5,732 miles per year, appearing low for a 20‑year‑old car. Mileage spikes are evident: from 89,903 miles on 28 June 2024 to 105,124 miles on 24 June 2025 (15,221 miles in 11 months) and from 105,124 miles to 114,643 miles on 15 June 2026 (9,519 miles in 11 months), suggesting periods of intensified use after a relatively static early history between 2020 and 2023. A buyer should focus on the recurring mechanical concerns highlighted across the record: the near‑side front and off‑side front drag‑link ball‑joint dust covers, which have repeatedly been insecure; the suspension bushes and coil springs, with a fractured near‑side front coil spring noted in 2024; the severely weakened and corroded rear brake discs and pipes, which caused the 2025 failure; and the parking‑brake system, which has been non‑operative on one side in 2024 and showed efficiency shortfalls in 2025 and 2026. Inspection of the headlamp aim, condition of the registration plate, and verification of the oil leak’s current severity are also advisable. Overall, the recent MOT shows the car is presently fit for use but retains age‑related wear that could affect safety if not addressed; a thorough in‑person examination of the identified suspension, brake and corrosion points will confirm whether the maintenance trend has truly stabilized or if further remedial work is required.