Renault Clio Iconic Tce
From 14,614 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Clio Iconic Tces fare better: 2022 models pass at 90.8% vs 84.6% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 373 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.
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 373 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 308 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 210 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 200 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 143 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 103 |
| wiper blade defective | 45 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 44 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 43 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 33 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 59% of Clio Iconic Tce failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £81.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 90.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2021 | 88.5% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 86.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 84.6% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Clio Iconic Tces tested had between 15,748 and 33,618 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,381 median miles, the Clio Iconic Tce has 0.059 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 Tce MOT pass rate?
The Renault Clio Iconic Tce has a 86.8% MOT pass rate based on 14,614 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Clio Iconic Tce?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Clio Iconic Tce is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 373 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Clio Iconic Tce at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Clio Iconic Tce is 22,381 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,748 and 33,618 miles.
Buying a used Clio Iconic Tce?
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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