2010 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · HN10 UAC

The 2010 Renault Clio currently holds a valid MOT certificate dated 21 May 2026 at 156,302 miles, with zero defects recorded. This clean pass follows a failure just thirteen days earlier on 8 May 2026 at 156,204 miles for an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint, which was evidently repaired in the interim. The trajectory over the past two years shows a clear improving trend in overall roadworthiness. The June 2025 failure at 153,555 miles flagged a cluster of issues including worn front brake discs, thin brake pads, brake imbalance, a suspension ball joint advisory, and an exhaust emissions failure, yet by the June 2025 retest the following day only a slight play advisory on the same ball joint remained. That advisory then escalated to a failure by May 2026, suggesting the component deteriorated over the subsequent eleven months and has now been replaced. The maintenance pattern indicates reactive repairs rather than proactive servicing, but the most recent clean result is a positive sign. The vehicle has covered 156,302 miles over approximately sixteen years, averaging roughly 9,769 miles per year, which is typical for its age. The mileage progression is consistent and well-documented, with no suspicious gaps or sudden accumulation. Between the June 2025 test at 153,562 miles and the May 2026 failure at 156,204 miles, the car covered 2,642 miles in eleven months, confirming regular use. The record is continuous and shows no evidence of long-term standing or mileage irregularities. Buyers should inspect the front suspension carefully despite the recent clean pass. The offside lower suspension arm ball joint has appeared as an advisory or failure in three consecutive tests between June 2025 and May 2026, indicating a persistent weak point in the front end. A physical check for play in the joint and surrounding bushes is advisable, along with an inspection of the subframe and suspension mounting points for corrosion, which is common on vehicles of this age and mileage. The braking system has also drawn repeated attention, with front discs flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in both the 2024 and 2025 tests, and front pads worn below minimum thickness in 2025. Although the May 2026 test passed without comment on brakes, a close visual inspection of disc thickness, pad condition, and caliper operation remains warranted. The 2025 exhaust emissions failure suggests possible catalyst or lambda sensor deterioration, so a live emissions reading and a check for exhaust integrity would be prudent before purchase.