2015 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · DX65 YCD

The 2015 Renault Clio presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 3 September 2025 at 111,372 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is significant because it follows a failure just twelve months earlier on 3 September 2024 at 100,249 miles, where the tester flagged a split offside front outer CV joint boot, excessively worn nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint, and perishing on both the offside rear and offside front tyres. The subsequent pass on 4 September 2024 confirms those specific defects were rectified within 24 hours, suggesting the previous owner addressed the failures promptly rather than deferring repairs. The two clean passes in 2022 and 2023 at 81,672 and 89,883 miles respectively reinforce a pattern of generally sound upkeep across the vehicle's recent history. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for an eleven-year-old supermini. Between August 2022 and September 2025, the car covered roughly 29,700 miles over three years, averaging close to 9,900 miles annually. There are no suspicious gaps in the record that would suggest long periods of disuse or odometer anomalies. The annual test intervals are regular, with each MOT falling within a narrow window around late August or early September, indicating a disciplined testing schedule rather than repeated last-minute scrambles. A buyer inspecting this Clio in person should focus on the front suspension and drivetrain components that have already demanded attention. The nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint wear flagged in September 2024 suggests the front end has experienced genuine stress, so checking for play in both lower ball joints, track rod ends, and suspension bushes remains prudent. The split CV boot on the offside front driveshaft joint was replaced or repaired, but the joint itself should be inspected for any clicking under full lock, which would indicate the ingress of dirt has already caused internal wear. Tyre condition across all four corners, including the sidewalls for cracking or perishing, deserves close scrutiny given the recurring advisory on rubber deterioration. Beyond the flagged items, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion is advisable on a vehicle of this age, particularly around the subframes, sills, and rear suspension mounting points common to the Clio platform. Brake disc thickness and pad wear should be verified, as should the condition of the exhaust system and its mountings. The clean 2025 result is encouraging, but it reflects a single snapshot. A test drive over varied surfaces will reveal whether the front suspension rebuild has fully resolved any underlying wear or if further component replacement is approaching.