2015 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · HT15 BNB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the history reveals a persistent pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest test in March 2026 at 69,422 miles, it failed immediately prior due to a worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint and extensive corrosion across multiple brake pipes. The trend indicates that components are only addressed once they reach a point of legal failure, as evidenced by the recurring nature of suspension-related issues and brake-related defects over the last several years. The mileage profile is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between December 2020 and December 2021, where the car covered only about 5,300 miles. Since 2022, usage has stabilised at roughly 6,000 to 7,000 miles annually. This low annual mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and corrosion of metalwork, which explains the premature failure of pipes and ball joints noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, as corrosion on brake pipes has been a documented defect since 2022. The tester previously flagged binding rear brakes in 2022 and 2023, suggesting that the calipers or cylinders may be prone to seizing. The front suspension also requires close attention, with ball joints and anti-roll bar linkages appearing as recurring failure points across multiple tests. The buyer should check for signs of rust on the coil springs, as a fractured spring was noted in 2020 and corrosion was flagged in 2024.