2018 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · SD18 LTZ

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT following a pass on 13 June 2026 at 53,236 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of reactive rather than preventative care. While the most recent test recorded no defects, the vehicle required a failure and subsequent retest just one day prior on 12 June 2026 due to an excessively worn nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint. This follows a significant failure in June 2024 where multiple components required immediate attention, suggesting that maintenance often occurs only when components reach the point of failure. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical low-to-mid usage pattern for an eight-year-old vehicle. The car has covered approximately 53,236 miles, averaging roughly 6,650 miles per year. The records show steady progression from 21,221 miles in March 2021 to the current 53,236 miles in June 2026. There are no suspicious gaps in mileage that would suggest long periods of inactivity, though the frequency of consumable replacements suggests the vehicle sees regular short-distance driving. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the front suspension and braking systems. The MOT history flags recurring issues with suspension arm ball joints in both June 2024 and June 2026, indicating a potential pattern of wear in the front end assembly. The June 2024 failure was particularly heavy, involving seriously weakened brake discs and thin pads on both front sides, alongside worn tyres. Although these were rectified to achieve a pass, the history of pitted or scored discs in March 2024 suggests the braking components may be subject to environmental corrosion or heavy use. The 2025 test at 47,901 miles noted a slightly distorted nearside front inner road wheel, which may indicate past impact damage or poor alignment. Before purchase, a physical inspection of the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and steering components is necessary to ensure the recent repairs have addressed the underlying wear. Checking the condition of the brake discs for surface pitting and ensuring the tyres are not wearing unevenly on the inner edges will help confirm if the previous issues with alignment and braking have been fully resolved.