2019 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · LM62 ASH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive ownership pattern rather than proactive care. The most recent test in January 2026 at 38,705 miles passed with remaining advisories for perishing and cracking on both rear tyres. This follows a trend where mechanical faults are only addressed after they cause an MOT failure. While the vehicle has maintained its passing status, the recurring failure of suspension and braking components suggests the owner only performs the minimum legal maintenance required. At 38,705 miles, the Clio shows low mileage for its seven-year age, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. This low usage explains the degradation of rubber components, such as the cracking in the rear tyres noted in 2025 and 2026. However, the mileage gap between March 2022 (21,398 miles) and February 2023 (26,579 miles) indicates periods of stationary use, which often contributes to the pitting and scoring observed on the front brake discs. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry closely, as the nearside arm ball joint failed for being excessively worn in 2025. There is a consistent history of uneven tyre wear, specifically inner edge wear noted in 2023 and 2024, which indicates a persistent alignment or camber issue. The electronic stability control warning lamp that triggered the 2025 failure should also be verified to ensure the fault was properly rectified and is not a recurring intermittent electrical sensor issue. The braking system requires attention as the record shows a history of pitted discs and thin pads that reached the legal limit in early 2023. Given the advisories for perishing tyres in the two most recent tests, the buyer should check the sidewalls for deep cracks that indicate age-related rot, which is common in low-mileage vehicles that sit for extended periods. The windscreen wipers were previously replaced after failing in 2024, but these should be checked for current effectiveness.