2009 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · EA59 LRJ

This 2009 Renault Clio holds a current MOT valid until 17 December 2026, having passed its most recent test on 17 December 2025 at 113,342 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a persistent pattern of minor wear items recurring year on year rather than being permanently resolved. The December 2025 pass flagged worn and pitted front inner brake discs on both sides alongside slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, neither of which was considered serious enough to fail the vehicle. These advisories suggest the car has been kept roadworthy without necessarily receiving comprehensive preventative repairs between tests. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between December 2021 at 98,227 miles and December 2025 at 113,342 miles, the car covered roughly 15,115 miles over four years, averaging approximately 3,779 miles annually in that window. Earlier years show slightly higher use, with around 4,400 miles per year between 2021 and 2023. The current total of 113,342 miles over roughly 17 years sits at approximately 6,667 miles per year, which is typical for the age. No unusual gaps or sudden jumps in the record are evident, indicating the vehicle has been in regular use rather than sitting idle for extended periods. Buyers should pay close attention to the front braking system. Worn and pitted front brake discs appeared in the December 2022, 2023, and 2025 tests, suggesting the discs have been surface-pitted for at least three consecutive years without replacement. Front inner brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in December 2022, and a nearside front wheel was noted as slightly distorted in December 2023. A test drive should assess whether the steering pulls or vibrates under braking, which would confirm disc deterioration beyond surface scoring. The suspension and steering also warrant inspection. Slight play in the nearside track rod end ball joint appeared in both the December 2023 and December 2024 tests, indicating the joint has been borderline for at least two years. The December 2025 test flagged slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, a separate but related wear point. Corrosion was noted on a nearside front suspension component mounting area in December 2024, described as not excessive at the time, but a buyer should check whether this has progressed structurally. Repeated tyre wear advisories across all four corners in 2021 and 2024 suggest the car may have spent periods with misaligned tracking or underinflated tyres, so a four-wheel alignment check is advisable before purchase.