2009 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · SH58 UDS

The 2026‑01‑27 MOT at 72,455 miles passed, confirming roadworthiness, yet the repeated handbrake travel excess, pitted front brake disc and tyre wear near the legal limit show a persistent pattern of neglect rather than improvement, indicating a maintenance trend that is stagnant. Mileage has risen from 40,346 miles in 2015 to 72,455 miles in 2026, an increase of 32,109 miles over eleven years, averaging 2,919 miles per year; however, the record shows several sharp jumps, such as the 5,728‑mile increase between the 2021 and 2022 tests, a 10,817‑mile rise from 2022 to 2023, and a 6,019‑mile increase from the 2025 to 2026 test, indicating periods of intensive use followed by relative lulls. Recurring suspension defects – fractured near‑side coil springs, excessive play in near‑side and off‑side track rod ends, worn ball joints and a broken off‑side front coil spring – point to chronic wear of bushes and joints, suggesting that the suspension system has not been regularly renewed and may be approaching structural failure. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the coil springs, ball joints, track rod ends and suspension bushes, verify the integrity of the front brake disc and pads, test the handbrake travel and check tyre tread depth and sidewall condition, and look for any signs of structural rust or cracks that could compromise safety.