2009 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · LM59 FPE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of worsening structural and component degradation. In the most recent test in October 2025 at 75,922 miles, the car passed after an initial failure for multiple lighting issues and a pitted offside front brake disc. While the immediate safety failures were rectified, the recurring mention of corrosion on the sub-frame and radiator support indicates that the structural integrity is beginning to succumb to age, despite the relatively low mileage. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 75,922 miles represents a low annual usage rate of approximately 4,466 miles. This low mileage pattern is consistent across the records, showing a gap of 6,581 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests and 6,040 miles between 2023 and 2024. Low mileage often suggests less wear on the engine, but it frequently leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and surface oxidation, which aligns with the issues noted in this specific history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front sub-frame and radiator support, as the tester flagged progressive corrosion in these areas during 2023 and 2024. The 2022 advisory regarding corroded rear coil springs suggests the suspension components are prone to rust, which should be checked for fractures or structural thinning. Furthermore, the nearside rear brake pipe noted as corroded in 2023 requires close scrutiny to ensure thinning has not progressed to a critical point, especially given the pitting on the offside front brake disc reported in 2025.