2018 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · MJ18 EWF

The Renault Clio passed its MOT on 9 July 2026 at 106,746 miles yet required a prior failure on 7 July 2026 to be rectified, marking a clearly worsening maintenance trend. The initial failure recorded non functioning rear direction indicators, a split offside front constant velocity boot, an illuminated brake fluid warning lamp, scrubbed front tyres and corroded rear brake pipe. The subsequent pass cleared the indicators and boot but carried forward the brake fluid lamp, tyre scrub and pipe corrosion as advisories. This cluster of faults at high mileage contrasts with the clean passes of previous years. Registered in 2018, the car has travelled 106,746 miles in approximately eight years, averaging 13,343 miles per year, which is high for its age. Records show 59,562 miles at the July 2023 test, 71,977 by July 2024 and 89,334 by July 2025, then 106,746 at the July 2026 tests. The yearly examinations are unbroken, but the distance covered between 2024 and 2026 rose to around 17,400 miles annually, outpacing the earlier 12,400 mile span. Such accumulation loads suspension, brakes and drivetrain more heavily than lighter use would. A buyer must physically inspect several components flagged across the history. The persistent brake fluid warning lamp and greased rear brake pipe corrosion suggest possible hydraulic leaks or superficial masking of metal decay that threatens structural integrity of the braking circuit. Front tyres scrubbed on inner edges point to alignment deviation or worn suspension bushes requiring scrutiny of track rod ends and lower arms. The constant velocity boot split recorded in the failure was presumably repaired, but the joint should be checked for contaminant ingress. Minor rear tyre perishing noted in July 2023 and front brake disc scoring that year appear resolved, yet the recent advisories confirm the previous owner deferred basic upkeep until forced by test failure.