2014 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · NK14 WTP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 98,530 miles, this followed a failure just three weeks prior. The sudden transition from a clean record in 2024 to multiple failures across the suspension and braking systems in late 2025 suggests that the owner is only addressing faults when necessary to pass the MOT, rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. There is a notable accumulation of roughly 16,000 miles between October 2023 and October 2024, followed by another 11,300 miles between October 2024 and November 2025. This steady usage confirms the car is driven regularly, which helps prevent components from seizing but also increases the likelihood of mechanical degradation in rubber components and metal surfaces, which is now becoming evident in the recent defect reports. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension thoroughly, as the tester flagged the offside front suspension arm ball joint as excessively worn in October 2025. This issue often correlates with uneven tyre wear, which was noted in previous years. The braking system also shows signs of neglect, with front discs being pitted and scored and the offside rear service brake binding. This binding indicates a sticking caliper or perished piston, which can lead to premature pad wear and reduced stopping efficiency. The tyres are another recurring point of concern with multiple mentions of perishing and cracking across both axles in the 2025-2026 period. This suggests the rubber is degrading due to age and environmental exposure regardless of the remaining tread depth. Any prospective buyer should verify that the binding offside rear brake has been properly rectified and check that the ball joints have been replaced with high-quality parts to ensure steering integrity.