2016 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · SW16 AEC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a recurring trend of deferred repairs regarding steering and braking components. The most recent test in February 2026 at 48,179 miles resulted in an initial failure due to multiple defects including a worn front suspension ball joint, a faulty track rod end, and failed lighting. While the car passed on the immediate re-test, the persistence of binding rear brake brakes suggests that the previous owner only addresses faults when necessitated by an MOT failure rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At ten years old, the recorded mileage of 48,179 miles represents a low usage pattern of approximately 4,800 miles per year. This low mileage is consistent across the records, with roughly 7,500 miles driven between February 2024 and February 2025, and another 6,500 miles between early 2025 and 2026. However, low mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and seized calipers, which aligns with the recurring brake binding issues noted in the history. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension assembly to ensure the ball joints and track rod ends replaced in early 2026 have been correctly fitted and aligned. The recurring advisory for binding rear service brakes, which appeared in 2024, 2025, and 2026, indicates a likely issue with sticking caliper pistons that may eventually require full overhaul or replacement. Given that the front brake discs and pads were flagged as worn in 2024, the current state of the entire braking system should be verified to ensure they have not reached the end of their operational life.