2007 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · HV57 JXG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in April 2026, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend in mechanical neglect. While it passed the most recent test at 67,451 miles, it had failed significantly just five weeks prior with critical safety-related defects, including an ABS fault and an SRS warning lamp. The presence of these high-priority electronic safety-system failures, combined with recurring suspension and tyre issues, suggests that the owner is only addressing the minimum repairs required to pass the MOT test rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 67,451 miles, the Clio shows exceptionally low mileage for its 19-year age, averaging approximately 3,550 miles per year. However, the data indicates a significant gap between February 2024 (59,072 miles) and February 2025 (61,388 miles), during which the car covered only 2,316 miles. This low-frequency use explains the age-related degradation noted in the March 2026 test, where tyres were flagged for cracking and perishing despite low tread wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and steering components. The record shows a history of play in steering linkage, track rod ends, and ball joints, which culminated in a fractured offside front coil spring in March 2026. The light misting on the offside rear shock absorber has persisted since at least 2025, along with a recurring oil leak that has appeared in every test for the last two years. Given the recent ABS and SRS faults, the electrical integrity of the braking and airbag systems must also be verified to ensure these faults were truly cleared and not merely masked.