2015 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · YA15 GGP

The 2015 Renault Clio presents a broadly stable maintenance picture, passing its most recent MOT on 17 May 2025 at 128,787 miles with no formal failures. However, the tester flagged an engine noise at that latest inspection, which elevates the overall risk profile despite the pass. The maintenance trend is neither clearly improving nor worsening. It shows a vehicle kept on the road with minor recurring wear items addressed, but the latest advisory introduces a new mechanical concern that demands immediate investigation before purchase. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 11,708 miles per year, which is typical for an eleven-year-old supermini. The annual MOT intervals from May 2022 through May 2025 show steady progression from 78,319 to 128,787 miles, with no alarming gaps or sudden jumps in recorded distance. The data is sparse in the sense that only five tests exist across the last four years, but the annual cadence and consistent mileage gains suggest regular use rather than prolonged standing. No rollback indicators are visible in the record. The recurring fault pattern centres on consumable wear rather than structural or safety-critical defects. Front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in the May 2022 test at 78,319 miles, and both front tyres were noted worn to the legal limit at the same inspection. A rear tyre advisory appeared again in May 2024 at 112,493 miles, this time on the offside. These are expected wear items at this mileage, but the frequency of tyre-related advisories across two consecutive years suggests the previous owner may not have stayed ahead of alignment or suspension geometry issues that can accelerate uneven tread wear. A single headlamp aim defect in May 2023 was resolved at the retest the same day, indicating a minor adjustment rather than a deeper electrical or mounting fault. A buyer should focus the in-person inspection on three areas. First, have the engine assessed by a qualified technician to diagnose the noise flagged in May 2025, as this could point to timing chain wear, a failing tensioner, or bearing wear on auxiliary components. Second, examine the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and tracking geometry, since repeated uneven tyre wear often stems from worn suspension components rather than the tyres themselves. Third, inspect the subframe, sills, and inner wing seams for corrosion, as the Clio platform is susceptible to surface and structural rust in these areas at this age and mileage, and MOT testers do not always flag early-stage corrosion unless it becomes severe.