2009 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · DV09 MHJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test on 9 December 2025 at 83,174 miles shows a pass following a failure just one day prior. While the owner addressed the immediate electrical and mechanical faults, the recurring nature of the suspension-related failures suggests that components are only replaced once they reach the point of시험 failure. The trend remains stable in terms but highlights a lack of proactive mechanical inspection. At approximately 17 years old, the recorded 83,174 miles represent a low annual average of roughly 4,900 miles. This low-use profile is consistent across the records, showing 5,724 miles driven between December 2024 and December 2025. However, low mileage on an older vehicle often correlates with degradation of rubber-based components. The 2023 advisory regarding a perishing nearside rear tyre at 71,693 miles confirms that the vehicle suffers from dry rot due to age rather than simple tread wear. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the nearside front suspension arm ball joint and anti-roll bar linkage were both flagged for excessive wear in 2024 and 2025. The heat shield has remained a recurring advisory or fault across three consecutive years, indicating a substandard fix or a mounting point that is corroding. Given the electrical failures in late 2025 involving headlamps, stop lamps, and registration lights, the wiring loom and bulb sockets should be checked to ensure they have not become brittle or corroded over the vehicle's long life.