2017 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · LS67 CVC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift toward reactive component replacement. While the most recent test in May 2026 at 136,378 miles passed, it revealed recurring issues with pitted front brake discs and a nearside front tyre reaching the legal limit. This follows a pattern established in the previous two years where components were only addressed after failing or receiving advisories, rather than as part of a preventative service schedule. At 136,378 miles, this nine-year-old Clio has clocked high mileage, averaging over 15,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage between the 2023 test at 125,453 miles and the 2024 test at 132,893 miles, covering over 7,400 miles in a single year. This high annual mileage puts significant stress on wear items and structural components, which is evidenced by the frequency of suspension and braking failures noted in the more recent records. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension and braking system. The 2024 test flagged worn lower arm rear bushes on both sides and distorted road wheels on the offside front and nearside rear, suggesting the vehicle has encountered significant impacts or suffered from heavy mileage-related fatigue. The persistent mention of pitting and scoring on brake discs across 2024, 2025, and 2026 indicates that the rotors are not being replaced regularly, which can lead to poor performance over time. The history of perished tyres and uneven inner wear in 2024 suggests a lack of basic consumable maintenance. Any physical inspection should verify the current condition of all four tyres for cracking or alignment issues, as well as checking the wheels for further distortion beyond the defects previously noted by the tester. Given that the vehicle returned to a clean state in 2023, the subsequent decline in mechanical condition suggests the car is currently being driven until components reach failure.