2007 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · HV57 PWL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The most recent test in March 2026 at 103,187 miles resulted in a failure due to critical safety-related issues, specifically an offside front tyre with exposed cords and tread depth below the legal 1.6mm limit. While the car passed immediately after addressing these and a lighting fault, the presence of stored fault codes in memory suggests underlying electrical issues that remain unaddressed. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 103,187 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,400 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage, with roughly 5,600 miles covered between March 2024 and March 2025, and another 5,600 miles before the March 2026 test. This steady mileage suggests light wear on the drivetrain, but it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components due to age despite low distance. A buyer must inspect the steering and suspension components, as the record shows a recurring pattern of mechanical wear. The tester flagged play in the nearside front track rod end in March 2024 and slight play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint in March 2025. These faults indicate that the front geometry components are reaching the end of their service life. Given the vehicle's age, it is essential to check for structural corrosion on the subframe and mounting points, as these are common failure points for this era of Clio that were not explicitly detailed in the recent advisories.