Renault Clio MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Renault Clio. Check any Clio by registration number below.

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70.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-10.6%

vs Renault Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Renault Clio — MOT Reliability Overview

The Renault Clio has an average MOT pass rate of 70.9%, which is 10.6 percentage points below the Renault brand average of 81.5%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Clio on the road.

The most common reasons a Renault Clio fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Clio for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Clio is around 34,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Clio, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Renault Clio, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Renault Clio performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 242 vehicles

96.7%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Mileage at 3yr

41k mi

2021

Based on 991 vehicles

98.3%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

16.3%

Mileage at 5yr

49k mi

2020

Based on 3,440 vehicles

98.6%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

13.3%

Mileage at 5yr

60k mi

2019

Based on 37,838 vehicles

83.9%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

17.9%

Mileage at 3yr

37k mi

Mileage at 5yr

57k mi

2018

Based on 49,548 vehicles

81.1%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

21.1%

Mileage at 5yr

57k mi

2017

Based on 48,056 vehicles

75.2%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

26.5%

Mileage at 5yr

60k mi

2016

Based on 54,655 vehicles

67.6%Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

33.8%

2015

Based on 59,537 vehicles

64.7%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

35.9%

Mileage at 10yr

113k mi

2014

Based on 64,919 vehicles

61.7%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.1%

Retest Rate

39.6%

Mileage at 10yr

115k mi

2013

Based on 50,238 vehicles

62.9%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

37.6%

Mileage at 10yr

115k mi

2012

Based on 36,044 vehicles

57.1%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

41.3%

Mileage at 10yr

114k mi

2011

Based on 43,911 vehicles

56.3%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

41.2%

2010

Based on 59,300 vehicles

57.1%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

40.4%

2009

Based on 42,463 vehicles

57.1%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

39.0%

2008

Based on 42,040 vehicles

56.2%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.8%

Retest Rate

39.7%

2007

Based on 52,990 vehicles

55.3%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.2%

Retest Rate

40.5%

2006

Based on 40,696 vehicles

55.2%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.5%

Retest Rate

40.3%

2005

Based on 24,664 vehicles

55.5%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.1%

Retest Rate

38.6%

2004

Based on 20,490 vehicles

56.3%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.2%

Retest Rate

36.7%

2003

Based on 13,802 vehicles

57.0%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

36.3%

2002

Based on 9,220 vehicles

60.6%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

32.9%

2001

Based on 5,314 vehicles

59.7%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

33.6%

2000

Based on 19,463 vehicles

88.8%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

36.3%

Mileage at 10yr

116k mi

1999

Based on 22,301 vehicles

88.7%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

33.2%

Mileage at 10yr

121k mi

1998

Based on 82,000 vehicles

0.8%Poor

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.1%

Mileage at 3yr

20k mi

Mileage at 5yr

34k mi

Mileage at 10yr

65k mi

1997

Based on 9,882 vehicles

87.1%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

41.2%

1996

Based on 7,817 vehicles

86.3%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

22.9%

1995

Based on 5,858 vehicles

85.6%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

22.1%

1994

Based on 4,000 vehicles

85.6%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

18.0%

1993

Based on 2,765 vehicles

85.4%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

21.0%

1992

Based on 2,893 vehicles

86.2%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

34.7%

1991

Based on 3,369 vehicles

85.6%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1990

Based on 3,001 vehicles

84.9%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

0

Based on 442,016 vehicles

71.7%Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Mileage at 5yr

71k mi

Top MOT Failures — Renault Clio

The most common reasons a Renault Clio fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.7%

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

4.6%

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

4.1%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

4.1%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

4.0%

Renault Clio Common Faults & Repair Costs

Typical Mileage — Renault Clio

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 1998 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Clio.

At 3 Years

20,000

miles

At 5 Years

34,000

miles

At 10 Years

65,000

miles

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Renault Clio

Renault Clio — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Renault Clio MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault Clio?

The average MOT pass rate for the Renault Clio is 70.9% compared to the Renault average of 81.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Renault Clio?

The most common MOT failures on the Renault Clio are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.7%), A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (4.6%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (4.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Renault Clio reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 70.9%, the Renault Clio is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Renault Clio?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Renault Clio?

Typical mileage for the Renault Clio: 41,051 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Clio to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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