2009 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · ND09 BBV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in January 2023 at 66,928 miles passed with advisories for a worn nearside rear tyre and play in the offside front track rod end. This follows a period of mechanical instability in early 2022 where the car failed significantly due to multiple suspension and lighting defects, suggesting that the owner only addressed faults once a formal failure was issued. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 66,928 miles is remarkably low, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap in recorded data between November 2020 and January 2022, where the car covered only 7,500 miles in over fourteen months. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the engine, it often leads to the degradation of rubber components and accelerated corrosion, which is evidenced by the corroded fuel pipes and worn ball joints noted during the 2022 inspection. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension geometry, as the offside track rod end and nearside suspension arm ball joint appeared across multiple 2022 and 2023 records. The recurring issue of tyres worn to the edges indicates poor alignment or worn components that have not been fully rectified. Furthermore, the presence of corroded fuel pipes in early 2022 requires a thorough visual check to ensure they were replaced rather than treated, as this is a common failure point on vehicles of this age and mileage profile.