2007 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · ND57 UOG

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in August 2025 at 147,316 miles passed with only minor electrical faults, specifically involving the central stop lamp and a registration plate lamp. This represents a stable trend compared to the mechanical failures seen in previous years, suggesting that the current owner is addressing immediate issues once they result in an MOT failure. At approximately 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 147,316 miles averages to roughly 7,750 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent use between tests, with 13,000 miles covered between August 2022 and August 2023, and another 12,000 miles covered leading up to the 2025 test. This steady accumulation suggests the car has not sat for long periods, which generally helps preserve engine seals and rubber components. A buyer should focus specifically on the front suspension geometry, as the record reveals a history of wear in the joints. In July 2022, the tester flagged excessive wear on the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and play in both track rod ends. While these were rectified to pass the subsequent test, the recurring nature of the track rod end issues between 2022 and 2023 warrants a physical inspection for remaining play in the front steering linkage to ensure the components are not failing prematurely again. The record also notes a lower oil leak that was present during the August 2023 test. Although the tester classified this as not excessive at the time, the buyer should inspect the engine bay and undertriage for fresh seepage to ensure the leak has not worsened. Given the age and mileage of this Clio, a thorough check for structural integrity along the sills and floor pans is also essential, as the provided history does not explicitly detail the state of corrosion which is common in this model.