2012 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · SA62 OCC

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift towards deferred upkeep. While it passed the most recent test in July 2025 at 61,030 miles, the tester identified a corroded rear coil spring and an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit. This represents a departure from the clean record seen in 2023, suggesting that components are being addressed upon failure rather than through preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is notably low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,360 miles per year. Between July 2021 at 47,102 miles and July 2025 at 61,030 miles, the car covered only 13,928 miles. This low-use pattern often leads to age-related degradation of rubber-based components and dry-rot corrosion rather than mechanical wear from distance. The consistent annual testing intervals suggest the vehicle has not been sidelined extensively. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension and tyres. The recurring advisories for tyres in 2022, 2024, and 2025 indicate a persistent lack of attention to consumable condition, which may mask underlying alignment issues causing uneven wear. The corroded coil spring noted in the 2025 test requires a check for further structural rust across the rear axle and mounting points. Given the low mileage and high age, the brakes should also be inspected for seized calipers or perished, which frequently occur on vehicles that sit stationary for long periods.