2017 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · NG17 HCP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 69,192 miles resulted in a minor failure for an inoperative registration plate lamp that was rectified immediately, the previous year showed a period of neglect. The March 2025 failure revealed a cluster of mechanical and consumable wear issues, suggesting that the owner only addressed faults once they reached the MOT failure threshold. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. The car covered 10,212 miles between the March 2024 test at 47,960 miles and the March 2025 test at 58,172 miles. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, yet the accumulation of miles coincides with the degradation of rubber components and braking hardware observed during the inspection intervals. A prospective buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension, as the 2025 test flagged the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint for excessive wear. Although this was cleared for the subsequent pass, the presence of perishing sidewalls on the tyres in that same test indicates that rubber components are reaching the end of their lifespan. The braking system showed signs of heavy use, with thin pads and pitted discs recorded in 2025, necessitating a check of the current remaining life on these components to ensure they were replaced with high-quality parts.