2014 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · SJ14 BZR

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning pattern of reactive repairs. While the car passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 68,720 miles, this followed a significant failure just four days prior. That failure revealed multiple critical issues including a split CV boot, a rough front wheel bearing, and binding rear brakes. The transition from a failure to a pass suggests the owner only addresses faults when forced by the MOT tester, rather than following a preventative service schedule. At 68,720 miles, this twelve-year-old Clio has averaged approximately 5,700 miles per year. This low-mileage often suggests less mechanical wear, but the record indicates the vehicle may have suffered from sitting periods. Between November 2023 and October 2025, the car covered only 12,352 miles, yet this period saw the emergence of significant corrosion and brake-related issues. Low-mile vehicles often experience accelerated corrosion and the degradation of rubber components, which appears to be the primary concern here despite the low odometer reading. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension assembly. The record consistently flags corrosion on the brake pipes across the front and rear, persisting from 2023 through 2025. The 2025 failure specifically noted a binding nearside rear brake and a lack of effort on the same wheel, indicating potential seized calipers or perished cylinders due to inactivity. Furthermore, the 2025 test identified an oil leak at the sump plug and corroded rear-axle components. A visual check of the rear axle is vital to ensure this corrosion has not progressed beyond surface level to structural compromise.