2016 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · SH66 SZE

The 2016 Renault Clio holds a valid MOT pass dated 17 December 2025, yet the maintenance trend over the preceding two years is mixed and warrants caution. The most recent test at 66,420 miles followed a same-day failure for a defective offside stop lamp and perished rear outer tyres on both sides, indicating basic electrical and rubber component upkeep was neglected until the point of testing. The pass on 16 December 2024 at 56,908 miles came with advisories for both front tyres worn close to the legal limit, a recurring consumable issue. Looking further back, the 2023 test at 46,109 miles passed cleanly, but the initial attempt on 18 December 2023 at 46,107 miles failed on severely worn front tyres, a fractured offside front coil spring, and marginal parking brake efficiency. The coil spring fracture is a significant structural defect that was rectified before the pass, but combined with the repeated tyre wear and brake concerns, the record suggests a pattern of deferred maintenance rather than proactive servicing. The mileage progression is broadly consistent with typical use for a ten-year-old car. From 46,109 miles in December 2023 to 56,908 miles in December 2024, the car covered 10,799 miles in one year. The following year saw a much smaller increase of just 9,512 miles, reaching 66,420 miles by December 2025. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, and the annual figures align with the stated average of roughly 6,642 miles per year over the vehicle's life, though the last two years have been slightly above that norm. A buyer inspecting this Clio in person should focus on the front suspension and braking system first. The fractured offside front coil spring flagged in December 2023 raises questions about the condition of the nearside spring and the remaining suspension bushes, which should be checked for cracking or excessive play. The parking brake barely met minimum efficiency on the same failed test, so the rear brake calipers, cables, and handbrake linkage deserve close examination for binding or corrosion. Tyre wear has appeared repeatedly across multiple tests, suggesting possible alignment issues or aggressive driving, making a four-wheel alignment check advisable. The perished rear tyres noted in the most recent test should have been replaced, but a buyer should verify the date codes and sidewall condition on all four tyres to confirm.