2006 Renault Clio 1.4L Petrol · FE06 VKB

The vehicle presents a marginal roadworthiness status with a concerning trend of deferred maintenance on recurring minor mechanical faults. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 118,034 miles was a pass, it followed a failure immediately prior due to lighting indicators and position lamps. The persistence of a front oil leak and a corroded offside rear coil spring across multiple years suggests that the owner addresses only the absolute minimum repairs required to pass the test rather than performing preventative mechanical care. At 118,034 miles, the Clio has covered relatively low mileage for its twenty-year age, averaging approximately 5,900 miles per year. The usage pattern appears consistent, with a gap of roughly 4,700 miles between November 2024 and November 2025, and another 5,700 miles between November 2023 and November 2024. However, the low annual mileage may indicate the vehicle has sat stationary for extended periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and the accumulation of corrosion seen in the recorded faults. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front braking system and suspension, as the record shows a recurring history of pitted and scored brake discs dating back to 2017. The tester specifically noted external damage to both front shock absorber casings in 2025, which should be checked for active fluid leaks or structural failure. Furthermore, the presence of corrosion on the offside rear coil spring and the deteriorated exhaust mount noted in 2024 indicate that the underbody is beginning to suffer from rust, requiring a close look at structural integrity along the mounting points and exhaust system.