2010 Renault Clio 1.6L Petrol · LS60 KWZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a concerning pattern of deferred structural and fluid repairs. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 92,219 miles passed, it revealed persistent issues with perishing tyres and a dimming indicator tell-tale. The failure in January 2025 due to a coolant leak and corrosion on the front cross member indicates that the owner only addresses significant mechanical faults once they threaten an MOT pass certificate, rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. At 92,219 miles, this sixteen-year-old Clio has low mileage, averaging approximately 5,764 miles per year. This low usage profile explains the rapid degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear. The record shows a significant gap of only 1,790 miles driven between January 2024 and January 2025, and even less movement thereafter. Such low annual mileage suggests the car sits for long periods, which directly correlates with the cracking and perishing of the tyres noted across the last three test cycles. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front cross member, as corrosion has been flagged consistently from 2024 through 2025. Structural integrity is a primary concern here as rust on load-bearing members can progress rapidly if not treated. The coolant leak reported in early 2025 also requires verification to ensure the water pump or head gasket has not suffered heat damage from a prolonged low-fluid condition. Furthermore, the history of pitted and scored brake discs in both 2023 and 2024 suggests the braking system is prone to surface corrosion due to the vehicle's stationary periods.