2015 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · WF15 GFO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive care pattern. While it passed the most recent test in December 2025 at 38,659 miles, the record shows a recurring cycle of failures immediately prior to MOT appointments. The trend shows that mechanical defects, such as thinning brake pads and worn tyres, are only addressed once they trigger a test failure, suggesting the owner performs only the minimum work required to keep the car on the road. The mileage profile is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,500 miles per year. Between December 2024 at 29,947 miles and December 2025 at 38,659 miles, the car covered only 8,712 miles. This low usage explains the condition of rubber-based components, such as the nearside rear tyre which in the 2025 test showed signs of cracking and perishing due to age and UV exposure rather than distance driven. A buyer must scrutinise the braking system and suspension components during a physical inspection. The offside front and rear brake pipes were flagged as excessively corroded in late 2024 and remained as advisories in late 2025, indicating that the lines were not replaced but merely cleaned. Furthermore, the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover failure in 2025 suggests the steering geometry components are susceptible to environmental ingress. The buyer should check for signs of fluid leaks at the joints and ensure the thinning brake pads mentioned in the final advisory have actually been replaced with quality parts.