2018 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · JD18 BOO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding the braking system. While it passed the most recent test on 18 March 2026 at 83,481 miles, it had failed immediately due to a corroded offside front brake pipe and significant parking brake failures. The recurring nature of the parking brake issues across the 2025 and 2026 tests suggests that the underlying mechanism for the rear brakes has not been properly maintained or addressed beyond the minimum reactive repairs. The mileage progression is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 10,400 miles per year over the eight-year period. Between the March 2024 test at 62,181 miles and the March 2025 test at 75,297 miles, the car covered over 13,000 miles in a single year. This indicates regular use rather than long periods of inactivity, which explains the accelerated wear on consumable components like brake discs and the development of corrosion on pipework noted in the records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking assembly, specifically focusing on the rear parking mechanism and the offside front hydraulic lines. The 2024 record noted heavy corrosion and pitting on both front inner discs, which suggests the vehicle may sit in damp conditions or be driven infrequently, preventing disc cleaning. Given that the parking brake has failed for inoperability and low efficiency in two consecutive years, a mechanic should verify the state of the rear cables and adjusters to ensure they are not seized or excessively worn.