2019 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · FN19 RVF

A clear and persistent front-end wear pattern dominates the recorded DVSA history of this 2019 Renault Clio, with brake pads and front tyres appearing as the principal mechanical concerns over the last three test cycles. The most recent outcome on 31 March 2026 was a pass, but it carried advisories for both front tyres being worn close to the legal limit on their edges, alongside a minor defect for an inoperative offside rear registration plate lamp. Just three days earlier, on 28 March 2026, the same vehicle failed its test on a dangerous near-side front brake pad reading below 1.5 mm, with a presenter item for an insufficient washer jet and the identical tyre and lamp advisories. The previous year mirrors this pattern closely: a pass on 2 April 2025 followed advisories for both front brake pads wearing thin, while the 31 March 2025 attempt failed on a dangerous near-side front tyre below the 1.6 mm tread requirement and an offside headlamp dipped beam failure, again with front brake pad advisories logged. The 2024 test was the lone clean entry, recording no defects at all, which makes the subsequent two-year cluster of brake, tyre, and lamp issues more conspicuous rather than reflective of a consistently maintained record. Mileage stands at 63,821 miles against a seven-year registration, equating to an average annual accumulation of roughly 9,117 miles, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and segment. There are no multi-year testing gaps and no recorded periods off the road, meaning mileage has accrued steadily and the components flagged in the MOT history are subject to ongoing wear rather than the drying-out or corrosion risks associated with prolonged standing. The repeated advisories for front brake pads and front tyres over consecutive tests are consistent with a car in regular use where the front axle absorbs the majority of braking and steering load, and the presentation of these items in both 2025 and 2026 suggests replacement intervals have not fully cleared the underlying wear characteristics between visits. For a prospective buyer, the immediate mechanical priorities are the front braking system and front tyres. Given that the near-side front brake pad was measured below 1.5 mm at the 2026 test, the off-side pad should be assumed to be at a similar state of wear and a full front disc and pad inspection is warranted, including caliper slide pins and guide integrity, since uneven wear can stem from a binding caliper. On a test drive, listen for any metallic grinding or squeal under light braking, check for pulling to one side which can indicate uneven pad contact or a seizing caliper, and feel for vibration or judder through the pedal which would suggest disc run-out or hot spots. The near-side front headlamp should also be verified for correct dipped beam operation on both sides, and the registration plate illumination should be confirmed as fully functional on all lamps. The front tyre condition requires particular attention because the advisories specifically note edge wear rather than general tread loss, which points towards a geometry or suspension issue rather than simple mileage-related wear. During a road test, the car should be driven over uneven surfaces and speed humps to detect any knocking, clonking, or excess vertical movement from worn suspension bushes, top mounts, or anti-roll bar links, all common Clio weak points at this age and mileage. Steering should be checked for any pull to one side, vagueness around the straight-ahead, or clonking through the rack on full lock, as worn drop links or track rod ends can produce the uneven inner or outer edge tyre wear pattern recorded here. A four-wheel alignment check and inspection of the front suspension arms, wishbone bushes, and spring seats is strongly advisable before relying on the vehicle for regular use.