2009 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · PE09 VJM

The 2009 Renault Clio passed its most recent MOT in May 2026, but the history highlights a pattern of aging suspension components and persistent corrosion that requires close attention. The main risk involves the front suspension and braking systems. The vehicle suffered a failed test in March 2024 due to defects including corroded brake pipes and excessively worn suspension components such as the lower suspension arm ball joint. Although repairs were made to pass the test, advisories in 2025 and 2026 indicate that wear is returning to the anti-roll bar bushes and strut mounts. The trend for the vehicle's condition appears stable in terms of passing the MOT, but the underlying mechanical health is slowly worsening. Corrosion has been a recurring theme, noted on brake pipes and suspension mountings in 2023, leading to pipe failure in 2024, and now appearing on the rear axle in 2026. This suggests the car is battling significant age-related degradation. With 137,150 miles recorded over roughly 17 years, the mileage relative to age is typical. This consistent use implies the wear on consumables is expected rather than due to abuse, though the high total mileage means components like tyres and bushes will continue to require frequent attention. You should first inspect the offside rear tyre, which is currently flagged as slightly damaged with cracking or perishing.