2015 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · LR15 WWG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive pattern of repair rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 74,702 miles passed, it followed a failure just one day prior for critical safety issues including worn ball joints and structural tyre failure. The trend shows stable but concerning issues, with recurring failures in suspension and braking components suggesting that parts are only replaced once they reach the point of failure during an MOT inspection. At 74,702 miles over 11 years, the Clio shows a low annual usage rate of approximately 6,800 miles. This pattern of low-intensity use explains the age-related degradation of rubber components, such as the consistent reports of perishing sidewalls and cracking tyres seen between 2022 and 2025. However, the long intervals between uses may have contributed to brake corrosion, evidenced by the binding offside rear service brake recorded between 2020 and 2022 despite the low mileage-related wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as the arm ball joints have failed or shown play repeatedly since 2021. The 2024 failure regarding seriously weakened front brake discs with friction faces breaking off indicates the braking system has been neglected for extended periods. You should verify the current state of all tyres for sidewall cracking or bulging, as the history shows a cycle of structural tyre damage that the owner only addressed after the tester flagged the vehicle.