2015 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · MU55 ONG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred steering and braking component repairs. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 59,758 miles, this followed a significant failure just one mile prior. The 2025 failure highlighted multiple critical issues including excessive play in the steering linkage tie rod joints and a binding rear caliper. This suggests that the previous owner only addressed mechanical faults once they reached a failure threshold rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 11 years old, the recorded mileage of 59,758 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,433 miles per year. This low usage often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and brake systems due to the vehicle sitting stationary for extended periods. Between October 2023 at 39,768 miles and October 2024 at 50,275 miles, the car covered over 10,000 miles in a single year, which is a sharp spike in usage compared to its historical average. A buyer must closely inspect the steering assembly, as the tester flagged persistent slight free play in the steering rack in both the 2025 failure and the subsequent pass. The recurring issues with the inner steering tie rod ball joints across 2024 and 2025 indicate significant front-end wear. Furthermore, the braking system shows a pattern of binding rear brakes and imbalanced performance noted in 2023 and 2025. A physical inspection should verify that the rear caliper is not seizing again and that the front discs have not suffered from deep pitting or corrosion during the periods of low use.