2013 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · WD63 RZO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of worsening mechanical wear and deferred preventative care. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 92,152 miles passed, it revealed multiple advisories related to lighting, tyres, and wheel integrity. This represents a shift from the clean records seen in 2022 and 2023, suggesting that the vehicle is entering a phase where age-related component degradation is beginning to manifest more frequently across the chassis assemblies. The mileage pattern is consistent with a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between July 2023 at 64,114 miles and July 2024 at 78,947 miles, the car covered over 14,000 miles in a single year. This period of higher usage coincided with a significant failure in July 2024, where several critical components were identified simultaneously. Since that spike, the mileage accumulation has slowed, which may have masked further stress on the components following the major failure. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and wheel assemblies. The 2024 failure flagged a fractured offside coil spring, a split drive shaft boot, and a failed ball joint dust cover, indicating significant wear on the drivetrain. The 2025 advisory regarding a slightly distorted offside front road wheel suggests previous impact damage or heat stress that could affect alignment or cause lateral vibrations. You should check for signs of grease leakage from the drives and inspect all rubber boots for further tearing to ensure previous repairs were executed correctly. The tyre condition also requires immediate attention. The July 2025 test noted a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit and a nearside rear tyre showing signs of perishing or cracking. Given the vehicle's age, rubber degradation is a likely factor regardless of tread depth. Verify the age of all four tyres and check for uneven wear across the axle, as the history suggests an inconsistent approach to basic consumable maintenance.