2015 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · GR59 GEM

The vehicle presents a generally stable maintenance profile, though recent records indicate a shift toward minor consumable wear. The most recent test on 2 March 2026 at 51,527 miles resulted in a pass, but the tester flagged worn, pitted, or scored front brake discs. This follows a clean pass in March 2025, suggesting that while the vehicle remains roadworthy, the braking components are beginning to show signs of age-related degradation or surface corrosion. The mileage pattern confirms this is a low-use vehicle, averaging roughly 4,684 miles per year over its eleven-year lifespan. The data shows consistent, incremental increases in mileage, such as the 3,511-mile rise between February 2025 and March 2026. This low annual usage often leads to the specific types of issues seen in the history, where components like tyres and brake surfaces suffer from perishing or surface pitting due to infrequent operation rather than heavy mechanical wear. A buyer should pay close attention to the braking system and suspension components. The February 2023 failure at 41,156 miles highlighted significant wear on front brake pads and discs, alongside an excessively worn nearside suspension arm ball joint. Although these were rectified for the subsequent pass, the recent advisory regarding pitted brake discs suggests the front assembly may require replacement soon. The recurring issues with windscreen washers and wipers in 2024 and 2025 also point to a pattern of neglecting minor peripheral maintenance. Physical inspection should prioritise the condition of the tyres and the integrity of the suspension. The records from 2021 and 2022 specifically noted perishing sidewalls on the offside rear tyre, a common symptom of low-mileage vehicles sitting stationary for extended periods. Verifying that all rubber components, including suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls, are free from age-related cracking is essential to ensure the vehicle's long-term reliability.