2017 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · LS67 CVH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 67,084 miles, the failure immediately preceding that pass highlighted multiple critical safety and structural issues. The transition from a clean record in 2024 to a multi-point failure in 2025 suggests that components were allowed to deteriorate beyond acceptable limits before being addressed once they reached the point of legal failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. The car covered 7,982 miles between the July 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 6,688 miles between July 2024 and July 2025. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not sat for long periods, though the presence of corrosion on the exhaust and brake pipes indicates it may have been exposed to harsh conditions or road salts despite the relatively low annual mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and braking system to ensure the pipe corrosion and shock absorber issues noted in the 2025 test have been properly rectified. The tester previously flagged corroded brake pipes and a worn exhaust, which are structural concerns that can worsen rapidly if merely cleaned rather than replaced. Furthermore, the recurring issues with uneven tyre wear and damaged sidewalls in the 2025 failure indicate potential alignment problems or worn suspension bushes that require verification to prevent further premature consumable failure.