2011 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · YY61 KVW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in October 2025 at 119,237 miles. However, the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. The October 2025 failure highlighted an SRS warning lamp, an inoperative horn, failed wipers, and a worn nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint. While these issues were rectified for the subsequent pass, the recurring nature of suspension and electrical faults suggests that components are only addressed once they reach a point of failure. At 119,237 miles over 15 years, the Clio averages approximately 8,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The record shows steady annual testing with consistent intervals between 2019 and 2025. There is no significant gap in mileage accumulation that would suggest long periods of neglect, though the transition from 96,000 miles in 2021 to over 104,000 miles shortly after shows accelerated wear on rubber-related components. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension geometry specifically, as the record shows a history of failures involving ball joints, track rod ends, and anti-roll bar linkages. The offside rear coil spring is a known weak point, having flagged for corrosion in 2022 and 2023, with a previously fractured spring in 2017. Additionally, the persistent oil leak noted in both 2022 and 2023 requires a physical inspection to ensure it has not escalated into a significant defect that affects engine health. The brakes also require attention following the 2023 report of fluctuating front service brakes, which often indicates warped discs or sticking calipers. Given the recent failure regarding the SRS warning lamp, the buyer should verify that the airbag fault has been properly cleared and is not merely a masked code. The vehicle appears to be a standard high-mileage example where the frequent suspension-related failures indicate that further parts are likely nearing the end of their functional life.