RENAULT CLIO MOT pass rate
64.7% of 464,685 RENAULT CLIO MOT tests pass.
At 64.7%, The CLIO passes slightly less often than the average across all RENAULT models (69.5%).
The RENAULT CLIO passes 64.7% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the RENAULT CLIO tested at 0–3 years pass 90.8% of the time, compared with just 56.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 90.8% | 8,831 | 22,198 miles |
| 3–6 years | 83.5% | 60,583 | 34,711 miles |
| 6–10 years | 68.2% | 127,742 | 58,163 miles |
| 10–15 years | 59.1% | 139,787 | 81,057 miles |
| 15+ years | 56.5% | 127,742 | 90,475 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the RENAULT CLIO
The most common reason the RENAULT CLIO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 61.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 61.2% | Not working |
| Suspension | 49.9% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 34.5% | Excessively binding |
| Tyres | 20.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 17.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 13.9% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 11.8% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.6% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.0% | Fixing missing |
Related RENAULT models
- RENAULT CAPTUR — 82.8% pass rate
- RENAULT TRAFIC — 66.6% pass rate
- RENAULT MEGANE — 63.5% pass rate
- RENAULT KADJAR — 83.4% pass rate
- RENAULT KANGOO — 62.7% pass rate
- RENAULT SCENIC — 62.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the RENAULT CLIO?
- 64.7% of RENAULT CLIO MOT tests pass, based on 464,685 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the RENAULT CLIO?
- The most common reason the RENAULT CLIO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 61.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the RENAULT CLIO's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the RENAULT service history guide for how to check and keep one.