2014 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · FX64 SFU

The 2014 Renault Clio passed its most recent MOT on 2025-07-29 with 30,289 miles, but a severe dust cover failure on the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage was noted. This is a structural integrity concern, though not an immediate failure reason on its own—it signals advanced deterioration of a safety-critical component’s protective element. The MOT history shows a worrying pattern over the past two years: a 2024 failure included excessive corrosion on the offside front brake pipe (a serious safety risk), an offside rear brake binding, and a nail in a tyre. All three were rectified before the 2025 retest, but the recurrence of brake-related and suspension issues raises concern about long-term corrosion or poor maintenance practices. The trend appears to be worsening, not improving. The 2024 failure was the first major one, followed by a clean 2023 and 2022 test—yet the 2025 test now reveals advanced wear on a suspension component. Corrosion on brake pipes and binding brakes often stem from moisture exposure, lack of use, or inadequate braking system maintenance. The mileage—30,289 over ~12 years (2,524 miles/year)—is very low. This may indicate light or infrequent use, possibly long periods of storage, which can accelerate corrosion in brake and suspension systems due to lack of regular heat cycles and movement. It does not rule out hard use in short bursts, but the pattern of component failure leans toward neglect rather than heavy use.