2009 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · SY58 WSV

The Renault Clio passed its most recent MOT on 14 January 2023 at 152,415 miles, but the surrounding record shows a worsening maintenance trend. Three days earlier, on 11 January 2023 at 152,414 miles, the car failed on twin tyre tread depths below 1.6mm, both rear shock absorbers leaking fluid seriously, an offside front suspension arm balljoint bush excessively worn, and twin registration plate lamps. The owner corrected these and passed, yet the tester still flagged low front brake pads, worn discs, and a corroding nearside rear brake pipe. That failure pattern points to deferred consumable and suspension upkeep caught only at the test deadline. Recorded mileages run 132,758 in December 2019, 139,188 in January 2021, 146,281 in January 2022, and 152,415 in January 2023. The annual accumulation sits near 7,000 to 8,000 miles, typical for a 2009 car. A near-two-year gap separates the 2019 and 2021 tests, after which the history resumes clean until the 2023 deterioration. No rapid accumulation appears; the wear flagged in 2023 stems from age and skipped intervention rather than high use. A buyer should inspect both rear shock absorbers for continued fluid leakage and confirm the offside front suspension arm balljoint and its bush remain sound. The January 2023 pass noted a corroding nearside rear brake pipe; this demands physical checks for progression toward structural brake line failure. Front brake pads and discs were worn at the last test and are now past due for renewal given three years of elapsed service. Verify the twin registration plate lamps stay operational, as they failed in both 2022 and the 2023 rejection. Tyres must show legal tread across all corners. The clean 2019 to 2021 record suggests earlier owners maintained the car, but the 2023 lapse into multiple serious defects implies the final keeper deferred basic checks.