2012 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · SY12 YDR

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a pass on 12 December 2025 at 92,032 miles. However, the history reveals a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. A significant failure just two days prior to that pass highlighted a laundry list of critical defects, including excessively worn front suspension ball joints on both sides and an active engine management fault light. While the vehicle passed its most recent test, the high volume of failures recorded in a single session suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical issues when strictly necessary to pass the legal inspection. The mileage progression is relatively consistent for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. There was a notable increase in usage where 21,011 miles were driven between December 2024 and December 2025. This rapid burst of mileage likely accelerated the wear seen on the suspension components and steering rack identified in the late 2025 test. The intervals between tests suggest the car is used regularly, which helps prevent the dry degradation of rubber components despite the relatively low total annual mileage. A buyer must pay close attention to the structural integrity of the radiator panel, which was flagged as badly corroded in the 2025 failure. Corrosion in this area can often indicate deeper-seated rust issues if left unchecked. The recurring history of steering arm play at the rack in 2023 and subsequent ball joint failures in 2025 necessitates a thorough physical inspection of the steering geometry and front suspension. Given the previous inoperative engine management light reported in December 2025, a professional diagnostic scan should be performed to ensure no hidden fault codes remain that were cleared rather than repaired.