2013 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · YM62 EEG

The vehicle failed its most recent MOT on 9 March 2026 due to a faulty nearside stop lamp and a corroded front crossmember/radiator support, though it passed a retest the same day with only the structural corrosion noted as a failure point. This indicates an unresolved serious structural issue, and the overall maintenance trend is clearly worsening when compared to the previous year's test. The February 2025 test recorded catastrophic failures with both rear coil springs fractured and severely worn front brake discs, problems that have not recurred in the latest test, suggesting those specific items may have been repaired. However, the persistent corrosion and the emergence of new faults like a badly distorted offside rear wheel, tyres worn to the legal limit with internal edge wear, and a loose exhaust heatshield point to deteriorating overall condition and lapsed basic upkeep. The recorded mileage of 82,130 miles is contextually average for a 13-year-old vehicle, equating to approximately 6,318 miles annually. The gap between the February 2025 test at 70,790 miles and the March 2026 test at 82,130 miles represents a significant accumulation of over 11,300 miles in just over a year, substantially higher than the established average. This period of higher usage coincides with the cluster of recent failures, suggesting the vehicle experienced a phase of intensive use or neglected maintenance during that time. The sparse historical record prior to February 2025 provides no earlier context for the vehicle's care pattern. A buyer must inspect the corroded front crossmember/radiator support in person, as this is a structural failure that compromises frontal impact integrity and will require immediate, costly professional repair. The rear suspension should be checked thoroughly for any signs of stress, cracking, or premature wear given the previous coil spring fractures. The offside rear wheel must be examined for true rotation and structural damage, and all tyres should be assessed for the specific inner-edge wear pattern noted. Finally, the braking system, exhaust mounting, and all lighting circuits require verification, as the history shows these components have been subject to neglect.