2015 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · LJ15 KTG

The 2015 Renault Clio presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 6 August 2025 at 75,802 miles, passed but flagged a corroded offside front brake pipe covered in grease or other material, alongside a nearside rear child seat preventing full inspection of the adult belt. This brake pipe advisory is not a new issue. It first appeared in the August 2024 test at 69,059 miles, meaning the corrosion has persisted for over a year and 6,700 miles without remedial work. The trend is therefore stable to slightly worsening on that specific component, while the vehicle has otherwise remained roadworthy across consecutive annual tests. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for an eleven-year-old car. Between the August 2022 test at 57,720 miles and the August 2024 test at 69,059 miles, the car covered 11,339 miles in two years, averaging roughly 5,670 miles annually. The jump from August 2024 to August 2025 added just 6,743 miles, indicating a slight reduction in annual use. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record. The overall annualised figure of approximately 6,891 miles sits squarely within typical usage for this age and class of vehicle. A buyer should pay close attention to the front brake pipework, particularly the offside front pipe where corrosion has been noted twice. Corrosion on brake lines is a safety-critical concern that can lead to fluid loss and reduced braking effectiveness if left unaddressed. The fractured nearside front coil spring identified in the August 2023 failure at 63,033 miles appears to have been rectified for the subsequent pass, but the front suspension should still be inspected for uneven ride height, knocking, or further spring defects. Both rear road wheels were flagged as slightly distorted in August 2024, so any vibration at motorway speeds or visible rim damage warrants further investigation. The repeated appearance of worn and cut tyres on the nearside front and offside front in 2024, along with perished rear tyres in 2023, suggests tyre condition has been a recurring weak point. A thorough check of all four tyres, including sidewalls and tread depth, is advisable before purchase.