2008 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · ML08 VVW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in September 2025 at 93,797 miles resulted in a failure due to critical safety components, including both front suspension arm ball joints, a failed dipped beam headlight, and a perished rear tyre. While these were rectified to secure a pass two miles later, the recurrence of multiple failures suggests that components are only addressed once they reach a legal failure point. At 18 years old, the recorded mileage of 93,799 miles represents an average of approximately 5,211 miles per year. This low usage often correlates with the age degradation of rubber-based components, as seen in the perishing nearside rear tyre flagged in 2025. The gap between the November 2023 test at 77,570 miles and the September 2024 test shows consistent use, though the vehicle likely spends periods of standing which can lead to dry seals and seized components despite the low annual mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to ensure the newly replaced ball joints were fitted correctly and that no further play exists in the wisharms or bushings. The history of a distorted nearside front inner road wheel in 2023 suggests a past impact, which warrants a check for alignment issues or hidden steering rack damage. Given the age of the vehicle and the noted tyre perishing, a close inspection of all tyres for sidewall cracking is essential, as low mileage often masks age-related failure of the rubber compound.