2016 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · SC66 AEB

The vehicle shows a worsening maintenance trend characterized by increasingly frequent failures and a growing list of mechanical advisories. While the most recent test on 30 October 2025 at 82,265 miles resulted in a pass, the vehicle only achieved this after failing two days prior. The tester flagged several significant issues during the October 2025 testing period, including a binding offside rear service brake, imbalanced rear brakes, and pitted nearside front brake discs. The presence of corroded brake pipes on both the offside and nearside front also indicates a lack of preventative maintenance regarding the braking system. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. The records show steady progression from 24,088 miles in November 2019 to the current 82,265 miles. There are no significant gaps in the testing history that would suggest long periods of inactivity, though the frequency of failures has increased significantly in the last two years. The transition from clean tests in 2022 and 2023 to multiple failures in 2024 and 2025 suggests that the vehicle is entering a phase of higher component wear. A prospective buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the suspension and braking components. Recurring issues with suspension arm ball joints, anti-roll bar linkages, and fractured coil springs have appeared in multiple tests, specifically in 2021, 2023, and 2024. The repeated mention of corroded brake pipes and worn tyres suggests a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. Particular attention should be paid to the condition of the brake pipes and the integrity of the suspension bushes to ensure the recent repairs have fully addressed these persistent faults.