2014 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · PN14 KXJ

The 2014 Renault Clio presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 13 April 2026 at 69,708 miles with zero defects. That result is particularly significant because it follows a failure just three days earlier on 10 April 2026 at 69,705 miles, where the tester flagged split constant velocity boots on both the nearside and offside outer drive shaft joints, along with excessive play in the offside track rod end ball joint. The fact that these three defects were rectified within 72 hours and the vehicle returned for a pass suggests a responsive owner willing to address mechanical faults promptly rather than letting them accumulate. The mileage profile tells a consistent story of light use. At roughly 5,809 miles per year over twelve years, this Clio sits well below the UK annual average. The record shows steady, incremental accumulation: 61,575 miles in April 2024, 65,788 miles in April 2025, and 69,708 miles by April 2026, representing approximately 4,000 miles per year over the most recent two intervals. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of disuse. The annual testing pattern has been maintained without interruption since at least 2024, which itself indicates a vehicle kept in regular roadworthy condition rather than neglected and then rushed through a test cycle. Despite the current clean record, a buyer should inspect several areas closely. The fractured offside front coil spring flagged in the April 2024 failure is a structural concern worth verifying has been properly replaced, as a broken spring can affect ride height, alignment, and handling dynamics. The April 2025 advisory regarding an offside rear service brake binding not excessively suggests a caliper or slider issue that may have been addressed but warrants a road test to confirm the brake releases fully and does not drag or overheat. The repeated appearance of a damaged nearside headlamp bracket in 2025, while not deemed insecure at the time, should be physically checked for cracks or loose mounting points, especially given the age of the vehicle's front-end components. Drive shaft CV joint boots, having failed twice in close succession on both sides, indicate the joints themselves may have been exposed to contamination and should be inspected for clicking under load or uneven wear. At nearly 70,000 miles, suspension bushes, drop links, and anti-roll bar links are approaching the age and mileage where deterioration becomes likely, so a thorough inspection on a ramp is advisable before purchase.