2011 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · WN61 YPP

The 2011 Renault Clio holds a valid MOT issued on 10 April 2026 at 114,803 miles, but the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. The car failed its prior test on 1 April 2026 at 114,800 miles with three fractured coil springs and a binding rear axle, yet the April pass shows only minor advisories remain. The rapid resolution of those serious suspension failures in just nine days raises questions about the quality and longevity of the repairs. A buyer should treat the current MOT as a snapshot, not a guarantee of underlying health. The mileage accumulation of roughly 7,654 miles per year is typical for a fifteen-year-old supermini, and the record shows consistent annual testing back to 2024. The gap between the April 2026 failure and the April 2026 pass is unusually short, suggesting the car was rushed through a retest after major suspension work. The mileage barely moved across those two tests, which is consistent with a vehicle that was stationary during repairs rather than being driven in normal use. The recurring fault pattern centres heavily on the suspension and braking system. Three coil springs fractured in the April 2026 failure, and the rear axle was flagged for corrosion in both the failed and passed tests. The front brake discs have been advisories for wear and pitting across both April 2026 inspections. A prospective buyer should have the suspension inspected on a ramp, paying close attention to the condition of the replacement springs, the rear axle mounting points, and any signs of fresh welding or patching. The slightly distorted offside rear wheel also warrants a check for kerb impact damage or a bent rim. Beyond the suspension, the car has a history of minor electrical and lighting faults, including a non-working central upper stop lamp that appeared in both April 2026 tests and an SRS warning lamp that triggered a failure in April 2025. The tyre wear advisories in 2025 suggest uneven wear patterns, possibly linked to the same suspension issues now flagged. Any in-person inspection should include a full diagnostic scan for airbag system codes and a thorough check of all lamp units, particularly the central high-mount stop lamp that the tester noted as non-obligatory but still defective.