2014 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · SA64 ENY

The 2025‑10‑01 MOT passed, yet the maintenance trend is worsening; the September 2025 test at 90,229 miles recorded excessive play in the near‑side track‑rod end, a front suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached, a fractured off‑side rear coil spring and both rear service brakes binding, together with coil spring corrosion affecting all positions, brake pipe corrosion covered in grease, and Macpherson strut corrosion that is not seriously weakened. At 90,235 miles the vehicle is about 12 years old, averaging 7,520 miles per year, which is typical; however the interval from the 2022‑10‑04 test at 60,095 miles to the 2023‑09‑30 test at 70,301 miles shows an increase of roughly 10,200 miles in 11 months, and the period from the 2024‑10‑03 test at 80,174 miles to the 2025‑09‑30 test at 90,229 miles adds another 10,055 miles, indicating a recent acceleration in mileage accumulation. A buyer should inspect the suspension components – the track‑rod end, front and rear ball joints and coil springs – for excessive play, cracks or corrosion, and examine the braking system for binding rear brakes, corroded brake pipes and worn pads, while also checking for structural rust on the struts and coil springs and confirming that tyre wear is within legal limits. Given the recurring suspension and brake faults and the presence of structural corrosion, a thorough independent mechanical inspection is essential before purchase; the vehicle may require replacement of suspension parts, a brake overhaul and rust treatment to be considered reliably roadworthy.