2016 Renault ZOE Electricity · FP66 XDC

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a clear trend of deteriorating suspension and tyre condition. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 32,278 miles passed, it introduced multiple advisories regarding suspension ball joint play and tyre wear. This represents a shift from the clean records seen in 2023 and 2024, indicating that components are now reaching the end of their service life after a period of relative stability. The mileage profile is low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,228 miles per year. There is a significant gap in data between November 2023 (26,014 miles) and March 2025 (28,575 miles), during which the car covered only 2,561 miles in over sixteen months. This low usage often correlates with the mechanical issues observed in later tests, as low mileage can lead to the degradation of rubber components and the seizing of brake hardware due to lack of mechanical movement. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The offside front lower suspension arm ball joint showed slight play in both 2025 and 2026, suggesting the component has not yet been replaced despite the previous advisory. Additionally, the history of severely deteriorated anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers in 2025 indicates a need to verify if these were actually addressed to prevent premature failure of the joints. The tyre condition requires immediate attention. Multiple tests between 2025 and 2026 highlight inner edge wear, which points to an alignment issue. The presence of sidewall damage and cuts across several tyres suggests compromised structural integrity of the rubber, necessitating a full set of new tyres to ensure safety and to prevent further uneven wear.