2008 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · FH08 HRA

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deferred reactive repairs. While it passed its most recent test on 15 January 2026 at 102,485 miles, this followed just two days after a significant failure. The transition from a failure involving multiple critical safety and emissions depts—including steering, lighting, and SRS faults—to a pass suggests that the owner only addresses the bare minimum required to obtain an MOT certificate rather than following a proactive preventative maintenance schedule. At 18 years old, the recorded mileage of 102,485 miles represents an average usage of approximately 5,700 miles per year. This low annual mileage often masks component degradation, yet the data shows the vehicle has suffered from intermittent neglect. Between January 2024 and January 2026, the car covered roughly 18,000 miles, yet saw consistent mechanical failures. The recurring issues with the track rod ends and steering rack gaiters indicate that the rubber and metal components are reaching the end of their functional life despite the low distance driven. A prospective buyer must inspect the steering and braking systems thoroughly. The record shows that track rod ends progressed from slight play in 2025 to excessive play in 2026, and the missing steering rack gaiter remains a high-risk item that allows grit to enter the steering mechanism. Furthermore, the front brake discs have been flagged as pitted or scored in every single test record back to 2024, indicating they have not been replaced in years. The persistent supplementary restraint system (SRS) warning lamp fault noted in both 2025 and 2026 is a major red flag that suggests the airbag system may not function in an accident. Additionally, the recurring oil leak noted since 2024 and the exhaust emissions failure in early 2026 suggest the engine and exhaust system are suffering from age-related wear that should be investigated by a technician to ensure no costly failure is imminent.