2017 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · JB15 LEY

A consistently clean MOT record underpins the mechanical picture of this 2017 Renault Clio, with three successive passes and only minor, non‑safety items flagged – front‑tyre tread approaching the legal limit in 2022 and a single washer‑fluid insufficiency failure in September 2023. The absence of any serious defects across five tests suggests the core systems – engine, brakes, steering and emissions – have remained within acceptable limits, while the noted advisories point to routine wear rather than chronic fault. At 82,182 mi recorded after roughly nine years of ownership, the vehicle averages just over 9,000 mi per annum, a mileage rate that sits comfortably within typical UK usage patterns for this model. Annual MOTs have been logged without gaps, indicating the car has not spent extended periods off the road, which reduces the likelihood of age‑related deterioration such as rubber hardening or fluid breakdown beyond the isolated washer‑fluid issue already addressed. Prospective buyers should give the front tyre set close inspection. Even‑wear patterns, sidewall bulges or vibration at higher speeds would confirm the advisory’s implication that tread depth is near the minimum and may be uneven. Confirm that the tyre pressure monitoring (if fitted) reads correctly and that the tyres have been rotated or replaced since the 2022 advisory. The washer‑fluid system, though a simple failure, should be verified for a functional pump, intact hoses and a reservoir that fills to the proper level; a lack of spray or streaking on the windshield under normal operation would indicate the issue has been remedied. Beyond the items explicitly noted, an age‑appropriate test drive should include listening for any clunk or knock over bumps that could reveal worn suspension bushes or deteriorating bushings, feeling for pedal firmness or judder that might hint at brake wear, and checking for any exhaust smoke or unusual noises that could signal engine wear. Verifying that steering feels centred and that there is no pull to one side will help ensure that the vehicle’s handling remains within safe parameters, completing a focused assessment of the components most likely to have accrued wear given the mileage and age.