2009 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · SB09 CPN

The Renault Clio passed its most recent MOT on 28 March 2025 at 78,161 miles, but the same-day initial test failed on several faults that were then rectified. The maintenance trend is worsening. In the March 2025 test the tester flagged excessive play in the nearside track rod end, corroded offside front coil spring, pitted front brake discs and an offside headlamp aim fault. These follow a 2024 failure for a nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint likely to detach, SRS warning lamp fault, stop lamp failure and tyre worn to the cords on the inner edge. At 17 years old the car shows 78,161 recorded miles, an average of roughly 4,600 miles per year. The March 2023 pass at 65,348 miles, the March 2024 failure at 74,318 and the March 2025 pass at 78,161 reveal a steady low annual accumulation of around 9,000 then 3,800 miles. No large gaps or sudden high-use spikes appear. The sparse early record gives little insight into pre-2023 care, though the clean 2023 test suggests reasonable interim upkeep before the 2024 faults emerged. A buyer should inspect the front suspension closely. The nearside track rod end showed slight play in April 2024 and excessive play by March 2025; the nearside lower arm ball joint was near detachment in 2024. Verify both have been replaced, not merely adjusted. The offside front coil spring corrosion noted in 2024 and 2025 warrants spring and strut inspection for fatigue or fracture risk. Front brake discs scored and pitted on both sides across the last two tests imply neglected disc changes despite low mileage, likely from prolonged standing. Check the offside headlamp aim mechanism and confirm the SRS lamp and rear stop lamps function. The 2024 tyre worn to cords signals previous owner skipped basic consumable checks; examine all tyres and underneath for corrosion.