2014 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · LS14 WSF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the recent MOT history indicates a trend of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 70,261 miles, the failure on that same day revealed multiple significant defects. The presence of a broken offside rear coil spring, a split nearside front drive shaft boot, and a structural failure on the nearside front tyre suggests that mechanical components were only addressed once they reached a point of legal failure. At 12 years old, the recorded 70,261 miles represent an average of approximately 5,855 miles per year, which is well below the national average. The usage pattern appears remarkably steady, with roughly 6,000 miles driven between November 2024 and November 2025, and another 5,200 miles in the year preceding that. This low-mileage profile is consistent with light use, though it often leads to the degradation of rubber components and brake seizing, which aligns with the CV boot issues noted in the record. A buyer must inspect the front suspension assembly thoroughly to ensure the nearside drive shaft boot has been replaced and that no grease has leaked onto the braking components. The November 2025 failure for a fractured coil spring necessitates a visual check of the remaining springs for signs of corrosion or stress fractures. Given the previous failure for a nearside front tyre with a structural lump and a nail in the rear, all tyres should be inspected for uneven wear or impact damage to ensure the low mileage has not masked neglected tyre quality or poor alignment.