2014 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · OV14 XGT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive repairs. While the car passed its most recent test in May 2026 at 107,552 miles, this followed a failure just one month prior at the same mileage. That failure highlighted several critical issues including an insecure exhaust system with a major leak, a split offside CV boot, and emissions failures. The fact that the vehicle failed on multiple mechanical fronts suggests the owner only addresses faults when forced by an MOT test rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 107,552 miles over 12 years, the Clio has averaged approximately 9,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for its age. However, the rate of use has accelerated recently. Between May 2022 at 80,820 miles and May 2026 at 107,552 miles, the car covered nearly 27,000 miles in just four years. This increased mileage correlates with more frequent failures of wear-related components, such as brake discs and tyres, seen in the later test records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the drivetrain and exhaust system. The split offside CV boot noted in April 2026 is a high-risk item that, if ignored, will lead to expensive drive joint failure. The recurring emissions issues and lambda reading failures in 2026 also indicate a potentially failing catalytic converter or sensor fault that requires professional diagnostic verification. Additionally, the history of pitted and scored front brake discs across 2018 and 2024 suggests the braking system is frequently reaching the end of its service life.