2014 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · NL14 NBZ

This 2014 Renault Clio presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT on 30 October 2025 at 64,392 miles resulted in a pass, but the record reveals a persistent pattern of corrosion and wear that suggests the vehicle has not been consistently well maintained. The trend is neither clearly worsening nor resolving. Brake pipe corrosion has appeared in every single test since October 2023, and front brake disc wear has been flagged repeatedly across four consecutive tests. While the car passes its MOTs, the underlying condition of its braking system remains a recurring concern rather than a one-off fix. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle. At approximately 5,366 miles per year, the car has seen light use. The record shows a gap of nearly two years between the failed test in October 2023 at 60,186 miles and the next test in November 2024 at 62,013 miles, covering just 1,827 miles in that period. This suggests prolonged stationary periods, which is consistent with the extensive brake pipe corrosion and binding brakes flagged in the failed tests. Light use does not necessarily mean low wear in this case; sitting idle accelerates corrosion on brake components and seizes mechanisms like parking brakes. A buyer should pay close attention to the braking system during any in-person inspection. The repeated advisories for corroded brake pipes, particularly those described as covered in grease or other material, indicate either poor-quality repairs or attempts to mask deterioration. Front brake discs have been worn, pitted, or scored at every test since October 2023, pointing to aggressive driving or contaminated pads. The nearside front shock absorber has shown a light oil misting since October 2023, which could signal the early stages of damper failure. The fractured offside front coil spring noted in the October 2023 failure appears to have been replaced before the November 2023 pass, but the shock absorber issue was never addressed. Beyond the brakes and suspension, the binding rear brakes and inoperative parking brake from the 2023 failure suggest the handbrake mechanism and rear calipers may still be compromised despite subsequent passes. The split constant velocity boot on the offside front driveshaft, also from 2023, should be verified as repaired, as a neglected split boot leads to joint failure and costly drivetrain damage. Overall, the car is roadworthy on paper, but the MOT history points to a vehicle that needs a thorough mechanical inspection, particularly underneath, to assess the true extent of corrosion and the quality of past repairs.