2009 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · EA59 LRK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful test in February 2026, but the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward reactive rather than proactive repairs. The failure on 5 February 2026 at just 78,808 miles revealed multiple immediate defects, including rough rear wheel bearings, a failed offside rear indicator, and an incorrect headlamp aim. While these issues were rectified to pass the test two days later, the density of these mechanical failures suggests that components are only addressed once they necessitate an MOT failure. At 78,809 miles, this 17-year-old Clio has covered low mileage, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. The data shows a consistent usage pattern, with roughly 4,000 miles driven between February 2024 and 2025, and another 6,700 miles between February 2025 and early 2026. This low usage often leads to age degradation of rubber components and seals rather than mechanical wear, which aligns with the wheel bearing issues identified in the record. A buyer must inspect the rear suspension assembly thoroughly, as the 2026 failure highlighted both offside and nearside rear wheel bearings as rough. The braking system also warrants scrutiny; the February 2024 advisory noted that rear brakes were only just meeting imbalance requirements, indicating potential sticking calipers or seizing cylinders. Given the vehicle's age, a physical inspection should also check for corrosion on the structural sills and exhaust system, as the record does not explicitly detail structural integrity beyond the common passes for this model.