2016 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · RE16 FEU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed the test in April 2026 at 87,279 miles, this followed a failure just nine days prior due to multiple mechanical and safety defects. The record shows a worsening condition regarding wear components, specifically the brakes and tyres, which have been flagged across three of the last four testing cycles, suggesting that the owner only addresses faults when forced to do so by the MOT tester. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per year. There was a significant gap of 12,470 miles between April 2024 and April 2025, and another 18,798 miles between April 2025 and April 2026. This steady accumulation indicates regular use, yet the rapid appearance of failures in the most recent 18,000-mile interval suggests that components are reaching the end of their lifespan or being neglected between service intervals. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension assembly, as the record flagged a fractured nearside front coil spring in 2026 and a failing nearside suspension arm ball joint in 2025. The recurring mention of distorted road wheels on both axles suggests potential history of impact damage which could affect alignment and handling. Furthermore, the braking system shows a long-term issue with pitted discs and thin pads noted consistently since 2024, indicating that the front braking group has likely not been overhauled in several years. The tyres also require immediate attention, with multiple entries hitting the 1.6mm legal limit or showing scrubbed edges indicative of uneven wear. The persistent TPMS light indicates a sensor fault or pressure pressure issue that remains unresolved. Given the previous corrosion found on the offside front brake pipe in 2025, a physical check is necessary to ensure the corrosion has not progressed to the point of structural failure.