2012 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · OL02 BOO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 60,561 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just one mile prior due to multiple mechanical defects. The recurrence of suspension-related failures, such as the fractured offside front coil spring and excessively worn nearside ball joint, suggests that the owner only addressed components when they reached a failure threshold rather than during routine service intervals. At 60,561 miles over 14 years, the Clio has covered significantly low mileage, averaging 4,300 miles per year. This low usage pattern correlates with the specific issues noted in the record, such as the pitting and corrosion on brake discs observed in 2023 and 2024. When vehicles sit for long periods, braking components and suspension assemblies often suffer from surface rust and seizing, which is evidenced by the binding of both nearside and offside rear service brakes flagged during the 2024 test. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the structural integrity of the lower bodywork. The tester flagged the front lower integral body structure as corroded in both 2024 and 2025; although structural rigidity was not yet compromised, the presence of rust alongside a corroding radiator panel indicates an ongoing oxidation process. You should also specifically inspect the nearside rear coil spring for further corrosion, as this was noted as an advisory in 2025 and remained a point of concern since the previous year's failure.