2017 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · SC17 KXF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in mechanical oversight. While the car passed its most recent test in late May 2026 at 54,863 miles, the failure just three weeks prior revealed multiple critical safety-related defects. The presence of fractured coil springs on both sides, an excessively worn ball joint, and thin front brake pads indicates that essential suspension and braking components were neglected until they reached a point of failure. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year over its nine-year life. Between June 2024 at 45,702 miles and June 2025 at 49,471 miles, the car covered roughly 4,000 miles with a perfectly clean record. However, the jump of over 5,000 miles in the final year coincided with the 2026 failures, suggesting that while the mileage is low, the components may have suffered from age-related degradation or lack of preventative maintenance. A buyer must inspect the front suspension assembly in person to ensure the fractured coil springs and ball joint have been replaced with quality parts and properly torqued. The failure of both springs simultaneously is a sign of material fatigue or significant impact, which could have affected the shock absorbers. Additionally, verify the condition of the front brake discs, as the thin pads flagged in the May 2026 failure likely have scored the rotors. Check for any glazing or heat damage caused by operating with worn-out pads.