2018 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · RJ18 HSX

The 2018 Renault Clio presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 30 September 2025 at 40,792 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean result followed a same-day retest after a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunction was rectified, indicating the previous owner addressed the fault promptly rather than ignoring it. The trajectory from 2023 through 2025 shows a clear resolution of recurring tyre-related advisories, which is a positive signal for ongoing care. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle. Between the October 2024 pass at 34,616 miles and the September 2025 test at 40,792 miles, the car covered approximately 6,176 miles in under eleven months, a modest uptick from the longer-term average of roughly 5,099 miles per year. The earlier record shows a gap of nearly five thousand miles between October 2023 and October 2024, suggesting a period of lighter use or possible standing. Overall, the odometer reading is consistent with gentle ownership, though prolonged periods of inactivity can introduce its own concerns around brake corrosion, tyre perishing, and fuel system condensation. The 2023 tests flagged multiple tyre defects, including a nail in the nearside front, an offside front worn to the legal limit and feathered on the edge, and perishing across the tyres. These were consumable items and have since been resolved, as the 2024 and 2025 records show no repeat. The offside front edge wear pattern seen in October 2023 could indicate a tracking or suspension geometry issue, so a buyer should verify wheel alignment and inspect the front suspension bushes, track rod ends, and wishbone joints for play. The TPMS fault from September 2025, while minor, warrants a check that all four sensor batteries are functional and the system resets correctly after tyre rotations. A hands-on inspection should focus on the structural underside, given the car's age and the potential for corrosion on subframes, sills, and brake lines despite the low mileage. Brake discs and pads should be measured for uneven wear or binding, particularly at the rear, as light-use vehicles often suffer from caliper seizure. The exhaust system and catalytic converter should be examined for corrosion and emissions compliance, and a road test at varying speeds will reveal any lingering driveline vibration or steering pull that might trace back to the earlier alignment concern.