2014 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · YN64 VNP

A pattern of recurring front suspension wear sits at the centre of this Clio's MOT record, with offside front suspension arm ball joint play flagged in both 2022 and 2025. The earliest instance was logged as an advisory, while the most recent test on 3 September 2025 passed but carried the same advisory, suggesting the wear has not been rectified and may have progressed. The 2024 test also produced a dangerous failure for nearside front tyre tread below 1.6mm alongside two rear tyre deterioration advisories, and the 2023 test recorded a deteriorated offside front inner CV boot plus brake fluid close to the minimum mark. Taken together, the record shows a vehicle that has passed its tests overall but with a cluster of consumable wear items pointing to ageing suspension, braking and drivetrain hardware. Mileage of 103,547 over twelve years equates to roughly 8,600 miles annually, which sits within a normal band for a car of this age. The MOT history covers 2019 through 2025, with the annual accumulation between tests consistent with moderate regular use rather than long periods off the road. No extended testing gaps or sudden jumps are visible, so the wear patterns flagged can reasonably be attributed to gradual component ageing rather than prolonged standing or an unusual usage spike. The combination of average mileage and a steady testing cadence means mechanical sympathy has been reasonable, but does not offset the fact that a twelve year old Clio is now entering the phase where bushes, ball joints, brake discs and rubber boots begin to demand attention. For a prospective buyer, the front suspension ball joint finding warrants close physical inspection. With play recorded at both the 2022 and 2025 tests, the joint should be checked for clonking over speed humps and uneven tarmac, vague steering response, and uneven front tyre wear that would confirm deterioration has progressed. The nearside front tyre was already below legal tread at the last failure, so a check of current tread depth across all four tyres and inspection of the sidewalls for cracking is sensible given the rear tyre perishing advisories logged in 2023 and 2024. The 2023 minor failure for the offside front inner CV boot being severely deteriorated is another item to verify visually, as a torn boot that has since split further will lead to grease loss and eventual joint failure; listen for clicking on full lock and watch for grease fling around the inner wheel arch. The front brake discs were noted as worn and pitted in 2021, and on a test drive the buyer should feel for brake pedal judder under firm application and listen for any grinding suggesting the discs have now reached their wear limit. Brake fluid was close to minimum in 2023, so checking the fluid level and its colour is worthwhile, particularly as the car approaches its next test. Finally, verify the offside rear seat belt damage advisory from 2023 has been resolved, ensure all registration plate lamps illuminate, and examine the offside front jacking point corrosion advisory for any progression that might complicate future lifting or roadwheel removal.