2021 Renault Clio S Edition TCE 1.0L Petrol · RO71 VOC

The most recent MOT on 17 October 2025 was passed with no recorded defects, the only note being an advisory from the 18 October 2024 test that the front tyres were approaching the legal tread limit and were wearing on the inner edge. This pattern of two consecutive passes suggests that the vehicle has been kept in a generally road‑worthy condition, but the tyre wear advisory indicates a developing issue that should be monitored rather than a systemic decline in overall maintenance. At 78 116 miles on the clock, the Clio has logged roughly 15 600 miles per annum over its five‑year life, a mileage rate that is above average for a small hatchback of this age. The higher annual usage accelerates the wear of consumables such as brake pads, clutch plates, tyre tread and suspension components, and it also increases the likelihood of fatigue in engine and transmission bearings. Consequently, the buyer should anticipate that items with mileage‑related service intervals may be approaching the end of their service life and could require replacement sooner rather than later. The inner‑edge front tyre wear flagged in the 2024 advisory is most commonly caused by mis‑alignment, worn front suspension bushes, or uneven camber settings. A thorough visual inspection of the tyre tread depth on all four wheels, looking for cupping, feathering or side‑wall cracking, is essential, and the tyres should be measured with a tread depth gauge to confirm they remain above the 1.6 mm legal minimum. During a test drive, the driver should listen for any steering pull to one side, feel for a vague vibration through the steering wheel at moderate speeds, and note any shudder when applying the brakes – all symptoms that could point to alignment drift or deteriorating suspension bushings. If the tyre wear is confirmed as uneven, a professional wheel‑alignment and a check of the front ball joints, tie‑rod ends and control‑arm bushings should be carried out, and budgeting for a tyre set replacement would be prudent. Given the vehicle’s 2021 manufacture date, time‑related degradation must also be addressed. The 12‑volt battery, now five years old, should be load‑tested to verify remaining capacity, and the battery terminals inspected for corrosion. Corrosion on the chassis, especially around the wheel arches and under‑body, should be examined for any signs of rust that could affect structural integrity. Brake discs and pads should be checked for surface rust, glazing or thinning, as standing periods can cause disc corrosion that leads to pulsation when braking. All primary fluids – engine oil, coolant, brake fluid and power‑steering fluid – should be sampled for colour and consistency, and replaced if they show signs of oxidation or moisture ingress, as calendar ageing can compromise their protective properties even if mileage is moderate. Finally, confirm that the service book contains regular oil changes, timing‑belt (or timing‑chain) inspections and any required recall work, as adherence to the manufacturer’s service schedule is the most reliable indicator of long‑term reliability for a vehicle with this usage profile.