2018 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · FM18 TFO

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than preventative maintenance. While the most recent test in June 2025 at 71,735 miles passed, it carried advisories for a perishing offside rear tyre and a distorted nearside front alloy artwork. This follows a failure in June 2024 regarding a worn lower suspension arm ball joint, suggesting that components are often only addressed once they reach a critical point. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical light-city use, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year over its eight-year lifespan. The data shows steady progression, moving from 35,002 miles in 2022 to over 71,000 miles by 2025. However, the gap of 13,000 miles between the 2023 and 2024 tests coincides with the appearance of multiple wear-related faults, indicating that the vehicle undergoes significant use between annual inspections. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension geometry and alignment. The July 2024 test noted both front tyres were worn heavily on the inside edges, which is a classic symptom of incorrect camber or worn ball joints. Given that the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint failed just weeks prior, it is vital to verify if the repair was followed by a professional wheel re-in to prevent further rapid tyre degradation. The braking system also requires scrutiny. The June 2023 record at 46,444 miles flagged both thin pads and pitted front discs. While these were likely replaced shortly after, the recurring nature of wear-related issues suggests the owner may wait until components are near failure. A physical check of the current brake disc surfaces and the nearside front alloy is necessary to Ensure the reported distortion has not caused lateral run or uneven pad wear.