2016 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · MT55 OWN

This 2016 Renault Clio passed its most recent MOT on 8 July 2025 at 51,623 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance pattern that is gradually worsening rather than stable. The July 2025 test flagged a light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber, worn and pitted front brake discs, an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit on its outer edge, and an undertray fitted at the time of inspection. While none of these items constituted a failure, the accumulation of advisories across consecutive tests suggests the vehicle has not received thorough preventative attention in recent years. The mileage progression tells a consistent story of light use. From 22,939 miles on 9 July 2021 to 51,623 miles on 8 July 2025, the car covered roughly 28,684 miles across four years, averaging around 7,171 miles annually. That is still below the typical UK average of 8,000 to 10,000 miles per year for a vehicle of this age. The annual increments are fairly even, with approximately 4,751 miles added between 2021 and 2022, 11,352 between 2022 and 2023, 8,367 between 2023 and 2024, and 4,213 between 2024 and 2025. The sharp drop in the final year indicates the car may have been used very little or possibly stood for extended periods during 2024 and 2025, which itself can accelerate deterioration of rubber components, brake surfaces, and fluid systems. A buyer should pay particular attention to the front suspension and braking components during any in-person inspection. The front brake discs have appeared as worn, pitted, or scored in three consecutive tests from 2023 through 2025, indicating they have been operating at the edge of acceptable condition for at least two years without replacement. The nearside front shock absorber was noted with a light oil misting in July 2025, a condition that can progress to full failure if the damper seal deteriorates further. Tyre condition advisories have been recurring since 2022, with cracking, perishing, and edge wear appearing across multiple axles and test dates, suggesting the tyres are aged and may not have been replaced proactively despite visible degradation. The undertray noted as fitted at the July 2025 test is worth inspecting for its condition and whether it is concealing corrosion or fluid leaks beneath the engine bay. The advisory for an oil leak described as not excessive at the same test should be traced to its source, as even minor seepage can worsen over time. Given the low annual mileage and the pattern of recurring advisories rather than outright failures, this Clio appears to have been maintained just enough to pass testing rather than being kept in strong mechanical order. A pre-purchase inspection focusing on front brake disc thickness, shock absorber function, tyre age codes, and underbody corrosion would be a prudent next step.