Renault Clio Iconic Blue Dci
From 1,109 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Clio Iconic Blue Dcis fare better: 2021 models pass at 78.7% vs 82.9% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 39 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 39 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 28 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 22 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 13 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 12 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 12 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 10 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 8 |
| 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. | 8 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 61.8% of Clio Iconic Blue Dci failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 5.1% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £89.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 78.7% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 82.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Clio Iconic Blue Dcis tested had between 28,562 and 52,662 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 37,846 median miles, the Clio Iconic Blue Dci has 0.049 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Renault models
| Renault Clio | 68.2% |
| Renault Captur | 80.4% |
| Renault Trafic | 69.1% |
| Renault Megane | 67.1% |
| Renault Kadjar | 81.8% |
Common questions
What is the Renault Clio Iconic Blue Dci MOT pass rate?
The Renault Clio Iconic Blue Dci has a 81.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,109 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Clio Iconic Blue Dci?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Clio Iconic Blue Dci is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 39 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Clio Iconic Blue Dci at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Clio Iconic Blue Dci is 37,846 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 28,562 and 52,662 miles.
Buying a used Clio Iconic Blue Dci?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 81.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £89 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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