2016 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · SC66 AXT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of deferred repairs regarding age-related wear. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 24,022 miles passed, it carried advisories for a corroded offside front coil spring and perishing nearside rear tyre. The trend suggests that while the car remains operational, the owner tends to address faults only when they reach a failure threshold rather than performing preventative maintenance on aging components. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old Renault, averaging approximately 2,400 miles per year with 24,022 miles recorded. This low-usage pattern explains the specific types of failures noted in the record. Between February 2023 and February 2024, the car covered only 272 miles, yet it suffered a MOT failure due to a fractured coil spring and multiple electrical issues. This indicates the vehicle likely sits for long periods, which leads to surface corrosion on metal components and rubber degradation on tyres despite low mechanical mileage. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The offside front coil spring was fractured in February 2024 and noted as corroded in October 2025; this component must be checked for further structural decay. The front brake discs have consistently been flagged as pitted and scored since 2023, a common symptom of low-frequency use where moisture is allowed to oxidize the rotors. Additionally, the steering rack inner joints should be tested for play, as this defect was identified in 2024, and the tyres sidewalls must be inspected for deep cracking or perishing as highlighted by the recent advisories.