There is no set lifespan for a clutch, because a car covering 40,000 motorway miles will experience far less clutch wear than one that has covered 40,000 miles of town driving. Different driving styles can also affect how a clutch wears, so mileage is not a good guide to how long a clutch should last.

However, it is disappointing that your car potentially needs a clutch and flywheel, so we would suggest getting a second opinion on its condition. You can find an independent specialist near you using the Honest John Good Garage Guide here: good-garage-guide.honestjohn.co.uk/