2005 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · GV55 AEP

This 2005 Renault Clio presents a deteriorating mechanical condition, underlined by consecutive test failures in December 2022 and December 2023. The most recent examination on January 2nd, 2024 at 116,668 miles resulted in a pass, but this followed a failure just weeks prior for an inoperative engine malfunction indicator lamp and severe suspension wear. Recurring front-end advisories for steering rack play, anti-roll bar linkage wear, and a binding nearside front brake indicate that previous owners pursued bare-minimum repairs rather than comprehensive servicing. The odometer reading of 116,668 miles equates to an average of roughly 5,556 miles per year across the vehicle lifespan, representing exceptionally low use for a twenty-one-year-old hatchback. Mileage accumulation slowed significantly towards the end of the recorded timeline. The Clio covered only 3,779 miles between December 2021 and December 2023, while the current mileage of 116,668 remains identical to the figure recorded at the January 2024 test. This lack of movement over the past thirty-one months suggests the vehicle has spent extended periods standing idle, which frequently accelerates seizing of brake components and rubber degradation. A prospective buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection of the front suspension, steering architecture, and braking system. The history shows a persistent pattern of lower suspension arm wear, steering rack inner joint play, and a binding front caliper that required rectification across multiple testing cycles. The offside front shock absorber also suffered a serious fluid leak during the December 2022 test, meaning damper condition requires careful verification. Buyers should verify that the engine management warning lamp functions correctly on startup and check the condition of all steering gaiters, exhaust mountings, and front brake discs before purchase.