2020 Renault Clio RS Line TCE 1.0L Petrol · JO10 BMM

Front tyre and wheel condition is the defining theme of this Clio's record, with a clear pattern of impact-related damage emerging across the last two test cycles. In February 2026 the car initially failed its MOT with a dangerous defect: the offside front tyre had developed a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its internal structure, a serious defect typically resulting from kerb or pothole strikes. The same test noted both front wheels slightly distorted and the nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on its edge. The vehicle was re-presented and passed the same day, indicating the dangerous tyre was replaced promptly, though both distorted front wheels remain as live advisories. The preceding 2025 test had already flagged sidewall damage on the offside front tyre and a cut on the nearside front, so this is the second consecutive year of front tyre trauma. Earlier history is cleaner: 2024 passed with no defects at all, and 2023 carried only an advisory for front brake pads wearing thin. Recorded mileage stands at 36,601 miles over roughly six years, averaging about 6,100 miles per year, which is unremarkable and typical for a car of this age. Tests have occurred at consistent annual intervals each February with no gaps, so there is no evidence of extended lay-ups or periods off the road. This moderate, steady use means wear items such as brakes, tyres and suspension components should reflect normal service life rather than accelerated deterioration, and the 2023 advisory on thin front brake pads is consistent with ordinary consumable wear at this mileage rather than any underlying fault. For a prospective buyer, the priority is a close inspection of both front wheels and tyres. The distorted wheels noted in February 2026 were not rectified items, only advisories, so they may still be fitted. On a test drive, pay attention to any vibration or shimmy through the steering wheel at motorway speeds, which would suggest the wheel distortion is affecting balance, and check whether the car tracks straight without pulling. Examine the current front tyres for uneven shoulder wear, fresh sidewall damage, or mismatched brands and tread depths across the axle, and confirm the replacement tyre fitted after the dangerous defect matches the opposite side in size and specification. Given the repeated front-end impact damage, it would also be prudent to have the front suspension and steering geometry checked, since the forces that bulge a tyre and distort wheels can also affect suspension arms, bushings and wheel alignment. Listen for knocks or clunks over uneven surfaces and feel for any looseness or imprecision in the steering. The undertray advisory from 2025 means the underside was not fully inspected at that test, so a ramp inspection of the underside, brake lines and subframe would add reassurance. Overall the record shows a car that passes consistently and has no corrosion, emissions or structural concerns on file, but the recurring front wheel and tyre damage warrants careful verification before purchase.