2014 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · SY14 XOS

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing a clear improving trend following a period of mechanical neglect. In the most recent test on 23 July 2025 at 108,811 miles, the car passed without a single defect or advisory. This follows two clean passes in 2024 and 2023, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed and maintained to a passing standard. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical 12-year-old usage, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. The record shows steady accumulation, with roughly 17,000 miles driven between August 2022 and August 2023, and another 25,500 miles recorded between August 2023 and July 2025. This regular usage suggests the vehicle has been driven rather than sitting for long periods, which generally benefits the condition of rubber-based components and braking systems. A buyer should focus their inspection on the front suspension and braking system, as the failure in August 2023 at 83,251 miles revealed multiple failure points including track rod ends, anti-roll bar linkages, and a suspension arm bush. While these were repaired to secure the subsequent passes, the recurring nature of steering play suggests the front end components are subject to significant wear. The 2022 advisories also flagged corroded brake pipes and thin pads, so a physical check of the brake lines for further corrosion is necessary to ensure the degradation has not progressed since the last inspection.