2015 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · MJ65 XGA

The 2015 Renault Clio passed its most recent MOT on 29 August 2025 at 36,190 miles, but the record reveals a deteriorating maintenance trend. Where the 2021 and 2022 tests passed cleanly with zero defects, the car has accumulated a growing cluster of advisories since 2023. The latest test flagged a worn nearside front Macpherson strut pin or bush, a corroded nearside front coil spring, two corroded rear brake pipes obscured by grease or contamination, a lazy offside rear handbrake, and perishing rear tyres. These are not isolated consumable items. The combination of corroded brake lines, degraded suspension components, and a sluggish handbrake points to a vehicle that has seen prolonged periods of light use without thorough preventative maintenance. The mileage profile supports that interpretation. Across roughly eleven years, the Clio has covered only 36,190 miles, averaging approximately 3,290 miles per year. That is exceptionally low. The MOT record shows a gap of nearly two years between the November 2022 test at 29,632 miles and the November 2024 test at 33,809 miles, during which just 4,177 miles were added. A further 2,381 miles appeared in the nine months leading to August 2025. Such sporadic accumulation often means extended standing periods, which accelerate rubber perishing, brake pipe corrosion, and suspension component decay through lack of use rather than high mileage wear. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the undercarriage and rear braking system. The corroded rear brake pipes flagged in August 2025, described as covered in grease or other material, warrant close examination for structural integrity. The lazy offside rear handbrake and corroded front coil spring suggest the braking and suspension systems have not been attended to proactively. The tester also noted undertrays obscuring inspection, so these must be removed to assess the full extent of corrosion on brake lines, subframe mounting points, and suspension turrets. The recurring rear tyre perishing across three consecutive tests indicates either a pattern of neglecting basic rubber condition or a batch of poor-quality replacements. A thorough inspection of tyre date codes, sidewall condition, and brake pipe material around the rear axle is essential before purchase.