2015 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · MX65 VBC

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT in August 2025 at 56,606 miles, with only a minor advisory on offside rear brake binding, indicating the car is currently roadworthy and its condition has stabilised after prior issues. The trend shows improvement: after failing in August 2024 due to critical suspension and tyre wear, the subsequent test saw no new major defects, and the brake binding noted then has not escalated into a failure. The recorded mileage of 56,606 over 11 years equates to roughly 5,146 miles annually, which is low for its age and suggests limited use. However, the gap between the August 2024 test (51,616 miles) and the August 2025 test (56,606 miles) shows a 4,990-mile increase in just one year — a significant jump that may indicate a change in usage patterns, possibly more frequent or longer journeys after a period of inactivity. This raises questions about whether the vehicle was stored for extended periods before 2024, which can accelerate component degradation even with low mileage. Buyers must inspect the offside front suspension arm and its ball joint closely, as this component failed in August 2024 and was not retested after repair — its condition could have deteriorated again. The recurring brake binding on both rear and front offside corners, noted in 2023 and 2025, suggests potential issues with caliper operation, seized slides, or worn hoses that may not have been fully resolved. Tyre wear on the leading edges of front tyres, flagged in three consecutive tests since 2023, points to possible misalignment or worn suspension geometry that remains uncorrected. The parking brake lever’s intermittent defect, noted twice, should also be tested under load to confirm consistent holding power. No structural corrosion was recorded, but given the age and the pattern of brake and suspension issues, a thorough underbody inspection for rust around wheel arches and subframe mounts is advised.