2018 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · SB18 DMY

The 2018 Renault Clio presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 2 March 2026 at 54,698 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a significant turnaround from the 2025 test, where four separate advisories were flagged, including a severely deteriorated Offside Front CV boot and a binding Offside Rear service brake. The fact that these items have not reappeared in the most recent record suggests they were rectified, indicating the previous owner addressed rather than ignored the faults. The trend is therefore resolving positively, with the vehicle currently in its best recorded mechanical state. The mileage accumulation of roughly 6,837 miles per year is entirely typical for an eight-year-old supermini and points to regular, consistent use rather than prolonged standing or extreme short-hop driving. The annual tests from 2022 through 2026 show a steady and predictable progression from 32,220 to 54,698 miles, with no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in recorded distance. The 2026 test was conducted just over three months ago, meaning the current mileage is unlikely to have deviated substantially from the 54,698 figure, and the clean pass remains highly relevant to the vehicle's present condition. Despite the clean 2026 result, a buyer should still inspect the front suspension closely. The Offside Front suspension arm ball joint showed slight play in both the May 2023 test at 33,593 miles and the March 2025 test at 43,758 miles, a recurring advisory across two consecutive inspections. While it evidently did not deteriorate to a failure point by 2026, the joint and its associated bushes should be checked for any renewed wear, particularly given the vehicle has covered nearly 11,000 miles since the last flagged observation. The Offside Front CV boot, which was severely deteriorated in 2025, should also be visually inspected for splits or grease loss, as a replacement boot or joint would be a notable expense if it has failed again. The braking system warrants attention too. The Offside Rear service brake was flagged as binding in the 2025 test, and while the 2026 pass suggests the issue was resolved, a buyer should verify that the rear caliper slides and pistons retract freely and that the disc surface shows no signs of heat scoring or uneven wear. Tyre condition has been a recurring minor theme, with advisories on both Offside Front and Offside Rear tyres across 2024 and 2025, suggesting the vehicle may spend time on kerbs or at suboptimal pressures. A thorough check of all four tyres, including sidewalls and inner edges, is advisable before purchase.