Renault Clio Play Sce
From 1,018 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 31 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 | 31 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 14 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 13 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 11 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 10 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 3 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 52% of failures are serious: 49% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 3% 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 £93.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 85.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Clio Play Sces tested had between 10,676 and 24,097 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 15,460 median miles, the Clio Play Sce has 0.093 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 Play Sce MOT pass rate?
The Renault Clio Play Sce has a 85.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,018 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Clio Play Sce?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Clio Play Sce is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 31 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Clio Play Sce at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Clio Play Sce is 15,460 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 10,676 and 24,097 miles.
Buying a used Clio Play 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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