2009 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · NX59 WRL

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status with an improving maintenance trend following a period of mechanical instability. The most recent test in July 2025 at 79,374 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the critical faults identified in previous years were addressed. This represents a significant recovery from the August 2024 failure where the car was sidelined due to a fractured coil spring and a track rod end. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 79,374 miles is low, averaging approximately 4,669 miles per year. This low usage profile suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine but often masks the degradation of rubber components. The data shows consistent annual usage of roughly 3,000 to 4,000 miles between tests from 2022 and 2025. Such slow mileage implies the vehicle may have sat for long periods, which can lead to dry rot in seals and perished suspension bushes despite the low odometer reading. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and steering assembly, as these areas show recurring issues. The tester flagged the steering rack inner joints in 2023 and a lower arm ball joint in 2022, followed by a track rod end failure in 2024. This pattern suggests a vulnerability in the front-end geometry or a history of uneven wear due to the age of the rubber components. Additionally, the 2022 report of fluctuating front service brakes warrants a close inspection of the discs for surface pitting or excessive thinning to ensure the issue has not returned since the last pass.