2003 Renault Clio 2.0L Petrol · RX53 KAE

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in February 2025 at 109,427 miles passed, it revealed multiple advisories related to tyres and braking components. This represents a decline from the clean record seen in early 2022, indicating that the vehicle is now entering a phase where age-related degradation and consumable wear are reaching the end of their functional lives. At 23 years old, the total recorded mileage of 109,427 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 4,758 miles per year. There is a significant gap in data between January 2023 and February 2025, where the car covered over 12,000 miles in just fourteen months. This low annual usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components due to age, which is evidenced by the perishing on the offside rear tyre and pitted brake discs noted in the 2025 test. A buyer must prioritize inspecting the front suspension and steering assembly, as the history shows recurring issues with the track rod ends, inner steering linkage in 2023, and the lower suspension arm ball joint in 2022. The noisy nearside rear wheel bearing flagged in 2024 also requires physical verification to ensure it has not progressed toward failure. Given the pitted front brake discs and multiple tyres reaching the legal limit, an immediate investment in brakes and rubber is likely required to bring the car to a high standard.