2014 Renault Clio 1.2L Petrol · LN64 KGV

The 2014 Renault Clio presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, passed on 27 June 2025 at 95,435 miles, is now over twelve months old, meaning the vehicle is currently untested and its present roadworthiness cannot be verified. That test was not a clean pass. The tester flagged an inoperative registration plate lamp, an insecure battery, and slight play in both front anti-roll bar ball joints. These advisories point to deferred minor maintenance and early-stage front suspension wear. The overall trend is not clearly improving. A clean pass in July 2023 at 72,041 miles was followed by a failure in July 2024 at 72,122 miles for an inoperative parking brake, a binding nearside rear service brake, and insufficient parking brake efficiency. Although that was rectified and passed the same day, the recurrence of rear brake binding, first noted in August 2022 at 68,737 miles, suggests a persistent issue with the rear braking circuit that may return. The mileage pattern is unusual and warrants scrutiny. Between the clean pass on 20 July 2023 at 72,041 miles and the failed test on 1 July 2024 at 72,122 miles, the car covered just 81 miles in nearly twelve months. Yet by 27 June 2025, the odometer read 95,435 miles, a jump of 23,313 miles in under a year. This sharp acceleration after a period of near-static mileage raises questions about how the vehicle was used during that later spell and whether sustained high-speed driving has accelerated wear on consumables and drivetrain components. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and braking system. The repeated advisories for anti-roll bar ball joint play indicate worn drop links or deteriorated bushes that will eventually affect handling and tyre wear. The rear braking circuit demands particular attention. The history of binding rear service brakes and parking brake inefficiency points toward sticking calipers, a seized handbrake mechanism, or deteriorated flexible hoses. Corrosion on the rear brake lines and parking brake cables should be inspected closely, especially given the car's age. The insecure battery and faulty plate lamp are minor electrical issues but suggest the previous owner addressed only the minimum to pass testing. A full brake inspection, including an assessment of disc and pad condition, and a suspension check for play and corrosion, are essential before purchase.