2019 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · EK69 JWD

Front axle wear items dominate this Clio's recorded history, with every test between 2023 and 2025 carrying advisories for tyres or brake discs, though the car has never failed an MOT and the most recent test on 21 July 2026 passed with no defects recorded at all. The 2023 test flagged sidewall damage to both front tyres, the 2024 test repeated a nearside front sidewall advisory alongside an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit with inner edge scrubbing, and the 2025 test shifted attention to both front brake discs being worn, pitted or scored. The clean 2026 result suggests these items were addressed, but the pattern of recurring front-end advisories across three consecutive years is the defining feature of this record rather than any structural or corrosion concern. Recorded mileage stands at 49,242 miles over roughly seven years, averaging about 7,035 miles annually, which is typical for a car of this age and consistent with regular year-round use rather than extended lay-ups. Tests have occurred at steady annual intervals each September, with the 2026 test brought forward to July, and there are no gaps or suspicious mileage anomalies in the record. This usage profile means wear on consumables such as tyres, brake discs and suspension bushes should be broadly proportionate to age, and nothing in the odometer history suggests the kind of prolonged standing that causes seized brakes or perished components. The repeated front tyre advisories deserve particular scrutiny. Inner edge scrubbing on the offside front tyre in 2024 is characteristic of tracking or wheel alignment being out of specification, or of worn suspension components allowing the wheel geometry to shift under load. Sidewall damage flagged in both 2023 and 2024 points to kerb strikes, which can also knock alignment out and stress suspension joints. On a test drive, check that the steering wheel sits straight on a level road, that the car does not pull to one side under braking or cruising, and inspect the current front tyres for uneven shoulder wear, which would indicate the underlying geometry issue may persist. Regarding the brakes, the 2025 advisories for worn, pitted or scored front discs on both sides should be verified as resolved, since the clean 2026 pass does not confirm replacement, only that the discs were above the failure threshold. On the test drive, feel for judder through the pedal or steering wheel under moderate braking from speed, listen for grinding or squealing, and visually check the disc faces for heavy scoring or pronounced lip wear at the outer edge. Also confirm the tyres currently fitted are matching across the front axle with adequate tread depth, given this car's history of front tyre issues. If the discs and tyres have been renewed and the alignment corrected, the record supports a car with no recorded structural, corrosion or mechanical failures to date.