Renault Clio Iconic Sce
From 1,399 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Clio Iconic Sces fare better: 2021 models pass at 91% vs 84.5% 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 61 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 | 61 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 33 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 29 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 21 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 20 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 17 |
| wiper blade defective | 6 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 5 |
| obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose | 3 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 50.5% of failures are serious: 50.5% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £80.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 84.5% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Clio Iconic Sces tested had between 14,126 and 25,315 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,394 median miles, the Clio Iconic Sce has 0.074 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 Sce MOT pass rate?
The Renault Clio Iconic Sce has a 85.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,399 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Clio Iconic Sce?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Clio Iconic Sce is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 61 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Clio Iconic Sce at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Clio Iconic Sce is 19,394 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,126 and 25,315 miles.
Buying a used Clio Iconic Sce?
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.
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