2017 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · KN17 FHS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT test in December 2025 at 55,369 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement after a significant mechanical failure in April 2025. While the car maintained clean records through 2023 and 2024, the mid-life failure indicates a period where critical suspension and braking components were neglected, which were subsequently addressed to secure the passing result. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,152 miles per year. Between April 2024 and April 2025, the car covered 5,560 miles, which aligns with the annual average. The vehicle travelled another 2,630 miles in the eight months leading up to the final December 2025 test. This low annual mileage suggests the car has seen light use, though it often leads to the perishing of rubber components and corrosion of alloys rather than high-mileage wear. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension, as the April 2025 failure revealed both nearside and offside front coil springs fractured. Although these were replaced, the simultaneous failure of both sides suggests potential age-related material fatigue. The record also noted pitted and scored front brake discs in that same period. The buyer must verify the current thickness and surface condition of these discs and ensure the calipers are not beginning to bind or drag. The nearside rear tyre was a point of concern in early 2025 due to cracking and low tread depth at 2.0mm. Given the low annual mileage, the buyer should check all tyres for flat spotting or sidewall cracking, which is common on vehicles that sit stationary. The addition of protective undertrays noted in the December 2025 test is a positive indicator for structural integrity, as it helps shield the chassis from road salt and moisture-induced corrosion.