2015 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · OV15 HWS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift towards deferred minor wear-related repairs. While the most recent test in August 2025 passed at 88,197 miles, the record reveals multiple significant advisories that indicate components are reaching their operational limit. This follows a clean period in 2023 and early 2024, suggesting that the vehicle has recently entered a phase where mechanical and rubber components require proactive attention. The mileage pattern remains consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. There is a notable accumulation of roughly 7,500 miles between September 2023 and September 2024, followed by another 6,700 miles leading into the 2025 test. This steady usage suggests the car has not sat stationary for long periods, though the relatively low mileage compared to its age means that wear is likely due to age degradation of rubber parts and metal surfaces rather than high-mile friction. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The 2025 test flagged a severely deteriorated nearside front drive shaft CV boot and pitted brake discs on both front wheels, which are common signs of age-related corrosion and wear. Given the 2024 failure regarding a worn lower suspension arm ball joint, the entire front end assembly is under stress and should be checked for play or further tearing. The perished offside rear tyre also indicates that the rubber compound is becoming brittle, necessitating replacement regardless of remaining tread depth.