2006 Renault Clio 1.4L Petrol · DX56 UON

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on April 24, 2026, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive pattern of repair rather than proactive care. While the most recent test passed, the car failed just one day prior at 82,207 miles due to an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint, a failed nearside dipped beam, and a pitted brake disc. This suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they trigger an MOT failure, which can lead to deferred component wear. At 20 years old, the recorded mileage of 82,215 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,100 miles per year. The data shows consistent low-usage patterns, with only 1,859 miles covered between April 2024 and April 2025, and another 4,698 miles in the final year. This low mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the 2025 advisory regarding a perishing offside rear tyre, which was failing from age rather than tread depth. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the recurring ball joint issues from 2025 to 2026 indicate a component nearing total failure. The offside front brake disc was noted as pitted and scored in the latest test, which is common on vehicles that sit stationary or see infrequent use. Given the age of the vehicle and low mileage, the inspection should also check for structural corrosion on the sills and brake lines, as stationary vehicles frequently suffer from hidden rust that high-mileage cars avoid.