2016 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · SC66 AAZ

The vehicle's maintenance profile shows a worsening trend in mechanical upkeep, characterized by more frequent failures and a higher volume of advisories in recent years. While the car passed its most recent test on 14 November 2025 at 60,419 miles, the tester flagged several issues that indicate deferred maintenance. Specifically, both front tyres were noted as being worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edges, and the offside rear brake pipe showed signs of corrosion and was covered in grease or other material. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 19,450 miles in November 2019 to the current 60,419 miles in November 2025. This regular usage pattern suggests the vehicle is not sitting idle for long periods, which helps prevent some forms of deterioration, yet the increasing frequency of MOT failures suggests that routine consumable replacements are being reactive rather than proactive. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the braking system and suspension components. The 2025 failure highlighted worn, pitted, or scored front brake discs alongside thin brake pads, and the 2020 record also noted thin pads and worn discs. The presence of a corroded offside rear brake pipe in the most recent test requires immediate physical inspection to ensure the integrity of the hydraulic lines. Recurring issues with suspension components, such as the ball joint failures noted in the November 2023 and November 2024 tests, suggest the front end may require further attention to steering and suspension stability. Tyre management also appears inconsistent. The vehicle has repeatedly failed or received advisories for tyres being worn to the legal limit or having structural damage, such as the cut in the nearside rear tyre recorded in November 2023. Given the recent advisory regarding edge wear on both front tyres, a buyer should check for underlying alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that could be causing uneven tyre degradation.