2013 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · PJ63 PCU

The most recent MOT on 2025-12-15 shows the vehicle failed with multiple issues, including corroded offside front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c)), worn front tyres near legal limits (5.2.3 (e)), and excessively worn suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)). A separate passed MOT on the same date lists similar tyre and brake pipe issues but no suspension failures, suggesting inconsistent reporting or potential errors in the MOT records. This ambiguity complicates assessing the true severity of the suspension condition. Recurring mechanical patterns include suspension arm bush wear , brake pipe corrosion , and tyre wear . Suspension arm bushes were first noted in 2023 as "worn but not excessive" (5.3.4 (a) (i)), but by 2025, the issue had progressed to "excessive wear," indicating a worsening trend . Brake pipe corrosion and near-limit tyre wear also reappeared in multiple MOTs, suggesting persistent maintenance gaps or environmental factors (e.g., road salt, moisture) affecting the vehicle. The vehicle’s low mileage (60,230 miles over 13 years, ~4,633 miles/year) implies light use or periods of inactivity , which can accelerate corrosion, rubber degradation, and suspension component wear due to infrequent operation. While lower mileage often correlates with less mechanical stress, the recurring defects suggest potential neglect or exposure to harsh conditions. The 2024-12-13 MOTs (54,454 miles) show similar suspension and corrosion issues, reinforcing that the problems are not new but have not been fully resolved. The trend in defects leans toward worsening , particularly with the suspension arm bushes.