2014 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · LS14 WRL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the history reveals a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 131,260 miles passed with no defects, the preceding years show a cycle of avoidable failures. The trend appears to be improving in the sense of the latest clean sheet, yet the recurring failures in 2024 and 2025 indicate that the previous owners only addressed mechanical faults when forced by an MOT inspection failure. At 131,260 miles over 12 years, the Clio averages approximately 11,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a car of this age. The mileage accumulation is consistent between tests, with roughly 11,200 miles driven between March 2024 and 2025, and another 8,345 miles between March 2025 and 2026. This steady usage suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which helps prevent component seizing but also accelerates the wear on rubber and suspension components. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension and drivetrain, given the recorded fractured offside front coil spring in 2024 and the split nearside front drive shaft CV boot in 2025. These issues suggest that high-mileage components are reaching the end of their service life simultaneously. The braking system also requires scrutiny; the 2024 failure noted worn front discs and low pads, so you should verify if these were properly replaced or if the components are currently thinning again. The tyre history is a significant indicator of poor upkeep. The vehicle failed for tread depths below the legal 1.6mm limit in both 2024 and 2025, with multiple advisories for uneven wear on the edges. This suggests the owner ignored basic safety-critical consumables until a test failure occurred. Inspect the current tyres for alignment issues or uneven wear, and ensure the engine management light reported inoperative in 2025 has been properly diagnosed and is not merely masked.