2005 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · WM54 UUD

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive ownership. While the most recent test in October 2023 at 105,038 miles passed, it followed a failure just week prior at the same mileage. That failure identified critical safety risks including a worn offside front track rod end, a nearside front suspension arm ball joint, and a failing offside rear wheel bearing. The transition from a failure to a pass suggests the owner addressed major faults only when forced by the MOT tester, rather than managing mechanical wear during service intervals. The mileage profile is notably low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. The record shows consistent intervals of roughly 4,000 to 5,000 miles between tests, moving from 95,626 miles in May 2021 to 100,038 miles in October 2022, and reaching 105,038 miles by October 2023. This low usage reduces the wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and seals, which is evidenced by the recurring corrosion and oil leak issues noted throughout the history. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems, as these areas show persistent issues. The record tracks ball joint play, bushing wear, and arm corrosion from 2021 through 2023, indicating significant age-related front end fatigue. The braking system has also required multiple interventions, with noted brake hose corrosion in 2022 leading to a binding offside front caliper in late 2023. Given the history of minor oil leaks and structural rust on suspension arms, the chassis should be checked for structural integrity to ensure that the reported corrosion has not progressed beyond the surface-level concerns mentioned in previous tests.