Renault Clio
MOT data from 502,539 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 73.1%. Average mileage at test: 73,335 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 35,654 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 24,595 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 16,266 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 15,312 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 14,940 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 12,150 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 11,297 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 11,157 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9,608 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 9,241 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 378,498 | 73.4% |
| Diesel | 124,015 | 72.4% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 131 | 83.2% | |
| Top failures: brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., leaking brake pipe or connection on a hydraulic system, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | |||
| 1994 | 363 | 79.1% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | |||
| 1995 | 457 | 76.6% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1996 | 495 | 76.4% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | |||
| 1997 | 403 | 66.7% | |
| Top failures: brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1998 | 749 | 68.9% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 1999 | 1,499 | 66% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, exhaust system leaking or insecure | |||
| 2000 | 1,674 | 67.8% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2001 | 2,905 | 69.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2002 | 5,036 | 70.5% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | |||
| 2003 | 7,451 | 68.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | |||
| 2004 | 11,245 | 68.4% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2005 | 12,970 | 67.9% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2006 | 24,331 | 67.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2007 | 31,146 | 68.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2008 | 25,307 | 68.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2009 | 25,509 | 69.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2010 | 38,359 | 69.5% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2011 | 28,580 | 69.4% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2012 | 23,966 | 69.8% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2013 | 33,964 | 73.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | |||
| 2014 | 45,099 | 72.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2015 | 42,901 | 74.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | |||
| 2016 | 41,523 | 75.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2017 | 34,757 | 79.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2018 | 34,962 | 83.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2019 | 26,399 | 85.1% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2020 | 162 | 89.5% | |
| Top failures: a tyre cords visible or damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
87,309 mi
Median
95,640 mi
75th percentile
119,706 mi
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