2009 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · LM59 FPF

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently questionable, showing a trend of reactive maintenance rather than proactive mechanical care. The most recent test in April 2024 at 105,939 miles resulted in a failure due to critical suspension components, an exhaust leak, and an illegal tyre. While the vehicle passed in 2023, the recurring nature of the ball joint failures suggests that the owner only addresses faults once they cause an MOT failure rather than performing preventative inspections. At 105,939 miles, the Clio has averaged approximately 6,200 miles per year since its inception, which is consistent with a 17-year-old car. However, the data shows a significant gap in records between May 2022 at 90,252 miles and April 2023 at 100,154 miles, representing over 10,000 miles in a single year. This period of higher usage coincided with a heavy list of mechanical failures involving multiple suspension arm, wipers, and lighting issues. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the nearside and offside ball joints and arms have been flagged as worn or excessively played across multiple years. The 2024 failure of the offside rear track rod end indicates that steering component fatigue is an ongoing issue. You should also inspect the front coil springs for further fractures, as corrosion was noted in 2022 and these are a common failure point on Renaults of this age. The braking system shows signs of neglect with discs reported as pitted and scored in 2023. Additionally, the 2024 failure for an exhaust gas leak and defective mounting suggests the exhaust system is reaching the end of its life and may require total replacement to remain compliant. Given the history of oil leaks noted in 2023, the engine bay should be checked for any active weeping to ensure the leak has not worsened beyond a minor level.