2005 Renault Clio 1.4L Petrol · GP05 NLE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding mechanical and rubber components. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 28,371 miles, it had failed that same session due to headlamp alignment issues. The record reveals a recurring pattern of neglected minor items, specifically windscreen wiper blades, deteriorating registration plates, and anti-roll bar linkages, suggesting that repairs are only addressed when they approach a failure threshold rather than through a preventative schedule. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,350 miles per year. Between September 2022 at 23,842 miles and October 2025 at 28,371 miles, the car covered only 4,529 miles. This low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber parts and metal surfaces. The data shows consistent pitting and scoring on the brake discs across multiple years, which is typical of a vehicle sitting for long periods rather than suffering from high-mileage wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the offside front drive shaft CV boot, which has been flagged as severely deteriorated in both 2024 and 2025. If this has not been replaced, the resulting grease loss will lead to imminent joint failure. The front anti-roll bar bushings and rear exhaust mounting also show signs of wear that require immediate checking for play or structural fatigue. Given that the parking brake only just met the requirement in 2022, the mechanism should be tested to ensure the cables have not seized or lost tension due to low-frequency use.