2014 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · ST64 NPF

A 12-year-old Clio carrying 115,847 miles presents a notably active MOT history with three recorded failures and a steady accumulation of advisories pointing to wear across the braking system, tyres, suspension, and lighting. The most recent test on 5 May 2026 resulted in a pass with only a single advisory regarding perishing on the offside rear tyre, but the overall pattern across 2022 to 2025 reveals a vehicle that has been shedding components on the borderline of compliance. Two failures in 2025 included a dangerous tyre with exposed ply or cords on the nearside front, combined with the brake disc wear advisory that had previously caused the failure earlier that same day. Earlier, a 2022 failure cited an inoperative parking brake on one side combined with low overall parking brake efficiency, while a 2023 failure noted both headlamp aim defects alongside a low brake hydraulic reservoir. The recurring advisories on brake discs, brake pads, suspension arm bushes, and brake pipe corrosion, paired with the tyre issues, indicate a braking and chassis wear profile consistent with sustained urban use rather than any period of dormant storage. Against an average annual accumulation of roughly 9,654 miles, this Clio sits broadly in line with typical usage for its age bracket, though the density of annual tests with no significant lay-up gaps points to a vehicle that has been in regular service throughout. The mileage progression shown across the recorded entries implies consistent driving rather than extended off-road periods, which mechanically means the braking, suspension, and tyre consumables would have been working continuously, and items such as coil springs, drop links, and exhaust mountings have been subject to the usual fatigue cycles associated with active daily use. There is no evidence of a multi-year storage period that might raise concerns about seized brakes, perished rubber, or stale fluids, but equally the high mileage relative to age means wear-related advisories should be interpreted as indicators of approaching service intervals rather than isolated anomalies. For the braking components, the 2025 advisory regarding pitted and scored brake discs on both sides combined with low front pads indicates the friction package has been operating at or near its wear limit. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough test drive, listening for any grinding or squealing under light braking, feeling for pedal pulsation that would confirm disc runout, and verifying that the pedal travel is firm without sponginess. The 2022 parking brake failure on one side is a specific area to verify, as rear caliper mechanisms, cables, or handbrake lever assemblies on Clios of this era can bind or seize; the handbrake should hold the vehicle on a moderate incline without creeping, and a click test should confirm equal actuation. The 2024 advisory noting an offside front brake pipe corroded and covered in grease is also worth examining visually, as brake line corrosion near mounting points or the underbody can progress, and any fresh fluid residue or dampness around the pipe unions or wheel cylinders should be investigated immediately. The suspension history deserves close attention, particularly the 2022 advisory on the offside front suspension arm pin or bush, which is a known wear area on this platform. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking over uneven surfaces, particularly over speed humps and potholes, and feel for imprecise steering response or vague directional changes that would indicate the bush has worn beyond its advisory threshold. The tyre advisories across multiple tests, covering cracking, perishing, edge wear, and exposed cords, suggest careful scrutiny of all four tyres is required, including their age, tread uniformity across the contact patch, and any signs of feathering that might point to alignment or suspension geometry issues stemming from the worn bush. Finally, the persistent minor defect regarding the registration plate lamp inoperative on multiple lamps, together with the 2023 headlamp aim failures, indicates the nearside front lighting cluster should be checked for correct alignment and full illumination of the secondary bulbs, as inexpensive fixes here often mask underlying connector or earth faults. A thorough underbody inspection on a ramp would also be prudent given the brake pipe corrosion advisory and the general mileage, focusing on subframe integrity, exhaust hangers, and any evidence of surface corrosion before committing to purchase.